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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,329.96, 18,395.49 and 7,361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,329.96, 18,395.49 and 7,361.78 is: 10,159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,329.96 : 18,395.49 = 7,361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,329.96/18,395.49 = 7,361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,329.96x = 18,395.49 × 7,361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,329.96x = 135,423,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,423,513.56/13,329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.33

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