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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,327.81, 18,392.38 and 7,359.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,327.81, 18,392.38 and 7,359.49 is: 10,156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,327.81 : 18,392.38 = 7,359.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,327.81/18,392.38 = 7,359.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,327.81x = 18,392.38 × 7,359.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,327.81x = 135,358,499.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,358,499.89/13,327.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.09

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