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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.89, 18,386.01 and 7,732.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.89, 18,386.01 and 7,732.89 is: 10,672.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.89 : 18,386.01 = 7,732.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.89/18,386.01 = 7,732.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.89x = 18,386.01 × 7,732.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.89x = 142,176,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,176,992.87/13,321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,672.43

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