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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,327.80, 18,392.18 and 7,359.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,327.80, 18,392.18 and 7,359.72 is: 10,156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,327.80 : 18,392.18 = 7,359.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,327.80/18,392.18 = 7,359.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,327.80x = 18,392.18 × 7,359.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,327.80x = 135,361,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,361,294.99/13,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.31

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