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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,323.89, 18,388.04 and 7,659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,323.89, 18,388.04 and 7,659.56 is: 10,570.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,323.89 : 18,388.04 = 7,659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,323.89/18,388.04 = 7,659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,323.89x = 18,388.04 × 7,659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,323.89x = 140,844,165.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,844,165.42/13,323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,570.80

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