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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,324.62, 18,387.68 and 7,274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,324.62, 18,387.68 and 7,274.66 is: 10,038.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,324.62 : 18,387.68 = 7,274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,324.62/18,387.68 = 7,274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,324.62x = 18,387.68 × 7,274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,324.62x = 133,764,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,764,028.25/13,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.86

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