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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,323.72, 18,386.36 and 7,354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,323.72, 18,386.36 and 7,354.95 is: 10,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,323.72 : 18,386.36 = 7,354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,323.72/18,386.36 = 7,354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,323.72x = 18,386.36 × 7,354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,323.72x = 135,230,721.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,230,721.71/13,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,149.62

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