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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,326.97, 18,391.32 and 7,359.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,326.97, 18,391.32 and 7,359.65 is: 10,156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,326.97 : 18,391.32 = 7,359.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,326.97/18,391.32 = 7,359.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,326.97x = 18,391.32 × 7,359.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,326.97x = 135,353,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,353,678.24/13,326.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.37

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