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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,324.44, 18,385.63 and 7,658.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,324.44, 18,385.63 and 7,658.09 is: 10,566.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,324.44 : 18,385.63 = 7,658.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,324.44/18,385.63 = 7,658.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,324.44x = 18,385.63 × 7,658.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,324.44x = 140,798,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,798,809.25/13,324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,566.96

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