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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,328.52, 18,391.77 and 7,663.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,328.52, 18,391.77 and 7,663.38 is: 10,574.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,328.52 : 18,391.77 = 7,663.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,328.52/18,391.77 = 7,663.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,328.52x = 18,391.77 × 7,663.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,328.52x = 140,943,122.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,943,122.38/13,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.55

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