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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,331.81, 18,397.40 and 7,363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,331.81, 18,397.40 and 7,363.33 is: 10,161.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,331.81 : 18,397.40 = 7,363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,331.81/18,397.40 = 7,363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,331.81x = 18,397.40 × 7,363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,331.81x = 135,466,099.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,466,099.76/13,331.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.12

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