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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,294.59, 18,346.53 and 7,326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,294.59, 18,346.53 and 7,326.24 is: 10,110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,294.59 : 18,346.53 = 7,326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,294.59/18,346.53 = 7,326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,294.59x = 18,346.53 × 7,326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,294.59x = 134,411,081.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,411,081.95/13,294.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.21

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