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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,290.57, 18,341.82 and 7,322.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,290.57, 18,341.82 and 7,322.24 is: 10,105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,290.57 : 18,341.82 = 7,322.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,290.57/18,341.82 = 7,322.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,290.57x = 18,341.82 × 7,322.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,290.57x = 134,303,253.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,303,253.93/13,290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,105.15

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