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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,291.68, 18,342.84 and 7,323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,291.68, 18,342.84 and 7,323.60 is: 10,106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,291.68 : 18,342.84 = 7,323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,291.68/18,342.84 = 7,323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,291.68x = 18,342.84 × 7,323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,291.68x = 134,335,623.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,335,623.02/13,291.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.75

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