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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,292.44, 18,343.56 and 7,324.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,292.44, 18,343.56 and 7,324.08 is: 10,107.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292.44 : 18,343.56 = 7,324.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292.44/18,343.56 = 7,324.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292.44x = 18,343.56 × 7,324.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292.44x = 134,349,700.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,349,700.92/13,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.23

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