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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,324.55, 18,388.77 and 7,661.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,324.55, 18,388.77 and 7,661.17 is: 10,572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,324.55 : 18,388.77 = 7,661.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,324.55/18,388.77 = 7,661.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,324.55x = 18,388.77 × 7,661.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,324.55x = 140,879,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,879,401.12/13,324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.92

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