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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,326.77, 18,391.18 and 7,358.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,326.77, 18,391.18 and 7,358.09 is: 10,154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,326.77 : 18,391.18 = 7,358.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,326.77/18,391.18 = 7,358.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,326.77x = 18,391.18 × 7,358.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,326.77x = 135,323,865.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,323,865.69/13,326.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.29

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