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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,311.68, 18,369.41 and 7,568.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,311.68, 18,369.41 and 7,568.37 is: 10,443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,311.68 : 18,369.41 = 7,568.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,311.68/18,369.41 = 7,568.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,311.68x = 18,369.41 × 7,568.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,311.68x = 139,026,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,026,453.72/13,311.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.95

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