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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332, 18,398.16 and 7,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332, 18,398.16 and 7,444 is: 10,272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332 : 18,398.16 = 7,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332/18,398.16 = 7,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332x = 18,398.16 × 7,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332x = 136,955,903.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,955,903.04/13,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.72

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