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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,322.66, 18,385.40 and 7,354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,322.66, 18,385.40 and 7,354.20 is: 10,148.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,322.66 : 18,385.40 = 7,354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,322.66/18,385.40 = 7,354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,322.66x = 18,385.40 × 7,354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,322.66x = 135,209,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,209,908.68/13,322.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,148.87

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