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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.60, 18,398.88 and 7,364.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.60, 18,398.88 and 7,364.66 is: 10,163.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.60 : 18,398.88 = 7,364.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.60/18,398.88 = 7,364.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.60x = 18,398.88 × 7,364.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.60x = 135,501,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,501,403.59/13,332.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,163.16

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