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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,335.29, 18,402.96 and 7,367.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,335.29, 18,402.96 and 7,367.21 is: 10,166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,335.29 : 18,402.96 = 7,367.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,335.29/18,402.96 = 7,367.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,335.29x = 18,402.96 × 7,367.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,335.29x = 135,578,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,578,470.94/13,335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.89

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