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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,317.84, 18,377.28 and 7,349.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,317.84, 18,377.28 and 7,349.76 is: 10,141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317.84 : 18,377.28 = 7,349.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317.84/18,377.28 = 7,349.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317.84x = 18,377.28 × 7,349.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317.84x = 135,068,597.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,068,597.45/13,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.93

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