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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,324.05, 18,388.08 and 7,660.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,324.05, 18,388.08 and 7,660.67 is: 10,572.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,324.05 : 18,388.08 = 7,660.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,324.05/18,388.08 = 7,660.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,324.05x = 18,388.08 × 7,660.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,324.05x = 140,864,920.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,864,920.87/13,324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.23

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