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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.69, 18,376.50 and 7,347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.69, 18,376.50 and 7,347.34 is: 10,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.69 : 18,376.50 = 7,347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.69/18,376.50 = 7,347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.69x = 18,376.50 × 7,347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.69x = 135,018,393.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,018,393.51/13,315.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.80

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