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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,314.83, 18,374.44 and 7,346.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,314.83, 18,374.44 and 7,346.49 is: 10,138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,314.83 : 18,374.44 = 7,346.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,314.83/18,374.44 = 7,346.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,314.83x = 18,374.44 × 7,346.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,314.83x = 134,987,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,987,717.79/13,314.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.15

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