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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.31, 18,376.34 and 7,348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.31, 18,376.34 and 7,348.23 is: 10,140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.31 : 18,376.34 = 7,348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.31/18,376.34 = 7,348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.31x = 18,376.34 × 7,348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.31x = 135,033,536.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,033,536.14/13,316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.46

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