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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.38, 18,415.97 and 7,376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.38, 18,415.97 and 7,376.61 is: 10,180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.38 : 18,415.97 = 7,376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.38/18,415.97 = 7,376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.38x = 18,415.97 × 7,376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.38x = 135,847,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,847,299.50/13,344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.11

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