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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,320.63, 18,381.48 and 7,655.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,320.63, 18,381.48 and 7,655.39 is: 10,563.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,320.63 : 18,381.48 = 7,655.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,320.63/18,381.48 = 7,655.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,320.63x = 18,381.48 × 7,655.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,320.63x = 140,717,346.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,717,346.49/13,320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,563.87

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