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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,332.96, 18,398.88 and 7,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,332.96, 18,398.88 and 7,364.32 is: 10,162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,332.96 : 18,398.88 = 7,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,332.96/18,398.88 = 7,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,332.96x = 18,398.88 × 7,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,332.96x = 135,495,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,495,239.96/13,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.43

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