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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,333.62, 18,400.59 and 7,744.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,333.62, 18,400.59 and 7,744.62 is: 10,687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,333.62 : 18,400.59 = 7,744.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,333.62/18,400.59 = 7,744.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,333.62x = 18,400.59 × 7,744.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,333.62x = 142,505,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,505,577.33/13,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.69

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