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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.58, 18,383.97 and 7,353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.58, 18,383.97 and 7,353.50 is: 10,147.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.58 : 18,383.97 = 7,353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.58/18,383.97 = 7,353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.58x = 18,383.97 × 7,353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.58x = 135,186,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,186,431.48/13,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.93

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