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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,320.70, 18,382.08 and 7,352.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,320.70, 18,382.08 and 7,352.38 is: 10,146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,320.70 : 18,382.08 = 7,352.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,320.70/18,382.08 = 7,352.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,320.70x = 18,382.08 × 7,352.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,320.70x = 135,152,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,152,037.35/13,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,146.02

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