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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.67, 18,340.16 and 7,321.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.67, 18,340.16 and 7,321.73 is: 10,104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.67 : 18,340.16 = 7,321.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.67/18,340.16 = 7,321.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.67x = 18,340.16 × 7,321.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.67x = 134,281,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,281,571.37/13,289.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.21

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