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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,327.68, 18,391.92 and 7,359.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,327.68, 18,391.92 and 7,359.18 is: 10,155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,327.68 : 18,391.92 = 7,359.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,327.68/18,391.92 = 7,359.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,327.68x = 18,391.92 × 7,359.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,327.68x = 135,349,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,349,449.83/13,327.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,155.51

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