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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,333.59, 18,399.29 and 7,668.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,333.59, 18,399.29 and 7,668.05 is: 10,581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,333.59 : 18,399.29 = 7,668.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,333.59/18,399.29 = 7,668.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,333.59x = 18,399.29 × 7,668.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,333.59x = 141,086,545.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,086,545.35/13,333.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,581.29

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