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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.42, 18,414.56 and 7,375.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.42, 18,414.56 and 7,375.73 is: 10,178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.42 : 18,414.56 = 7,375.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.42/18,414.56 = 7,375.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.42x = 18,414.56 × 7,375.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.42x = 135,820,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,820,785.75/13,344.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,178.10

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