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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,323.89, 18,386.33 and 7,355.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,323.89, 18,386.33 and 7,355.21 is: 10,149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,323.89 : 18,386.33 = 7,355.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,323.89/18,386.33 = 7,355.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,323.89x = 18,386.33 × 7,355.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,323.89x = 135,235,189.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,235,189.57/13,323.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,149.83

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