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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,324.62, 18,388.57 and 7,661.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,324.62, 18,388.57 and 7,661.21 is: 10,572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,324.62 : 18,388.57 = 7,661.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,324.62/18,388.57 = 7,661.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,324.62x = 18,388.57 × 7,661.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,324.62x = 140,878,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,878,604.43/13,324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.80

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