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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.88, 18,386.01 and 7,732.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.88, 18,386.01 and 7,732.88 is: 10,672.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.88 : 18,386.01 = 7,732.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.88/18,386.01 = 7,732.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.88x = 18,386.01 × 7,732.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.88x = 142,176,717.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,176,717.08/13,321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,672.43

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