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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,338.93, 18,407.71 and 7,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,338.93, 18,407.71 and 7,370.70 is: 10,171.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,338.93 : 18,407.71 = 7,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,338.93/18,407.71 = 7,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,338.93x = 18,407.71 × 7,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,338.93x = 135,677,606.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,677,606.82/13,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.55

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