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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,325.24, 18,382.74 and 7,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,325.24, 18,382.74 and 7,733 is: 10,668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,325.24 : 18,382.74 = 7,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,325.24/18,382.74 = 7,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,325.24x = 18,382.74 × 7,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,325.24x = 142,153,728.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,153,728.42/13,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.01

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