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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.47, 18,383.53 and 7,353.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.47, 18,383.53 and 7,353.14 is: 10,147.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.47 : 18,383.53 = 7,353.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.47/18,383.53 = 7,353.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.47x = 18,383.53 × 7,353.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.47x = 135,176,577.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,176,577.87/13,321.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.27

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