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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,314.54, 18,373.95 and 7,346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,314.54, 18,373.95 and 7,346.25 is: 10,137.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,314.54 : 18,373.95 = 7,346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,314.54/18,373.95 = 7,346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,314.54x = 18,373.95 × 7,346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,314.54x = 134,979,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,979,630.19/13,314.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.76

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