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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.92, 18,336.80 and 7,983.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.92, 18,336.80 and 7,983.68 is: 11,015.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.92 : 18,336.80 = 7,983.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.92/18,336.80 = 7,983.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.92x = 18,336.80 × 7,983.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.92x = 146,395,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,395,143.42/13,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,015.50

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