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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.64, 18,398.72 and 7,364.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.64, 18,398.72 and 7,364.88 is: 10,163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.64 : 18,398.72 = 7,364.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.64/18,398.72 = 7,364.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.64x = 18,398.72 × 7,364.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.64x = 135,504,364.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,504,364.95/13,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,163.36

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