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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,323.68, 18,386.40 and 7,355.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,323.68, 18,386.40 and 7,355.18 is: 10,149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,323.68 : 18,386.40 = 7,355.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,323.68/18,386.40 = 7,355.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,323.68x = 18,386.40 × 7,355.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,323.68x = 135,235,281.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,235,281.55/13,323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,149.99

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