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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.70, 18,383.58 and 7,353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.70, 18,383.58 and 7,353.26 is: 10,147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.70 : 18,383.58 = 7,353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.70/18,383.58 = 7,353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.70x = 18,383.58 × 7,353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.70x = 135,179,151.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,179,151.55/13,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.29

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