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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.98, 18,376.15 and 7,347.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.98, 18,376.15 and 7,347.86 is: 10,140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.98 : 18,376.15 = 7,347.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.98/18,376.15 = 7,347.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.98x = 18,376.15 × 7,347.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.98x = 135,025,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,025,377.54/13,315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.10

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