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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.72, 18,383.88 and 7,353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.72, 18,383.88 and 7,353.39 is: 10,147.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.72 : 18,383.88 = 7,353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.72/18,383.88 = 7,353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.72x = 18,383.88 × 7,353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.72x = 135,183,710.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,183,710.67/13,321.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.62

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