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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,326.95, 18,391.91 and 7,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,326.95, 18,391.91 and 7,358.60 is: 10,155.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,326.95 : 18,391.91 = 7,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,326.95/18,391.91 = 7,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,326.95x = 18,391.91 × 7,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,326.95x = 135,338,580.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,338,580.17/13,326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,155.26

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