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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,317.24, 18,371.70 and 7,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,317.24, 18,371.70 and 7,725 is: 10,656.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317.24 : 18,371.70 = 7,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317.24/18,371.70 = 7,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317.24x = 18,371.70 × 7,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317.24x = 141,921,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,921,382.50/13,317.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.97

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