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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,302.88, 18,357.15 and 7,334.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,302.88, 18,357.15 and 7,334.23 is: 10,120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,302.88 : 18,357.15 = 7,334.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,302.88/18,357.15 = 7,334.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,302.88x = 18,357.15 × 7,334.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,302.88x = 134,635,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,635,560.24/13,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.78

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