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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,327.13, 18,389.23 and 7,661.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,327.13, 18,389.23 and 7,661.59 is: 10,571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,327.13 : 18,389.23 = 7,661.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,327.13/18,389.23 = 7,661.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,327.13x = 18,389.23 × 7,661.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,327.13x = 140,890,675.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,890,675.55/13,327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,571.72

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