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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,302.59, 18,357.57 and 7,334.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,302.59, 18,357.57 and 7,334.24 is: 10,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,302.59 : 18,357.57 = 7,334.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,302.59/18,357.57 = 7,334.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,302.59x = 18,357.57 × 7,334.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,302.59x = 134,638,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,638,732.41/13,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,121.25

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