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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.70, 18,383.95 and 7,353.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.70, 18,383.95 and 7,353.37 is: 10,147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.70 : 18,383.95 = 7,353.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.70/18,383.95 = 7,353.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.70x = 18,383.95 × 7,353.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.70x = 135,184,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,184,050.75/13,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.66

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