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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.67, 18,384.51 and 7,658.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.67, 18,384.51 and 7,658.25 is: 10,568.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.67 : 18,384.51 = 7,658.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.67/18,384.51 = 7,658.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.67x = 18,384.51 × 7,658.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.67x = 140,793,081.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,793,081.78/13,321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.73

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