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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,292.55, 18,343.95 and 7,324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,292.55, 18,343.95 and 7,324.18 is: 10,107.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292.55 : 18,343.95 = 7,324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292.55/18,343.95 = 7,324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292.55x = 18,343.95 × 7,324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292.55x = 134,354,391.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,354,391.71/13,292.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,107.50

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