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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,318.44, 18,385.88 and 10,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,318.44, 18,385.88 and 10,327.36 is: 14,256.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,318.44 : 18,385.88 = 10,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,318.44/18,385.88 = 10,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,318.44x = 18,385.88 × 10,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,318.44x = 189,877,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,877,601.68/13,318.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,256.74

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