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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.59, 18,384.41 and 7,658.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.59, 18,384.41 and 7,658.18 is: 10,568.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.59 : 18,384.41 = 7,658.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.59/18,384.41 = 7,658.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.59x = 18,384.41 × 7,658.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.59x = 140,790,990.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,790,990.76/13,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.63

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