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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.52, 18,378 and 8,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.52, 18,378 and 8,013.20 is: 11,054.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.52 : 18,378 = 8,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.52/18,378 = 8,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.52x = 18,378 × 8,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.52x = 147,266,589.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,266,589.60/13,321.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.79

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