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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,314.58, 18,374.28 and 7,346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,314.58, 18,374.28 and 7,346.45 is: 10,138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,314.58 : 18,374.28 = 7,346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,314.58/18,374.28 = 7,346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,314.58x = 18,374.28 × 7,346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,314.58x = 134,985,729.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,985,729.31/13,314.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.19

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