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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,323.78, 18,386.71 and 7,355.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,323.78, 18,386.71 and 7,355.46 is: 10,150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,323.78 : 18,386.71 = 7,355.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,323.78/18,386.71 = 7,355.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,323.78x = 18,386.71 × 7,355.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,323.78x = 135,242,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,242,709.94/13,323.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,150.48

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