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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,339.98, 18,406.53 and 7,371.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,339.98, 18,406.53 and 7,371.54 is: 10,171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,339.98 : 18,406.53 = 7,371.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,339.98/18,406.53 = 7,371.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,339.98x = 18,406.53 × 7,371.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,339.98x = 135,684,472.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,684,472.16/13,339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.27

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