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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.55, 18,415.83 and 7,376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.55, 18,415.83 and 7,376.31 is: 10,179.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.55 : 18,415.83 = 7,376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.55/18,415.83 = 7,376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.55x = 18,415.83 × 7,376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.55x = 135,840,870.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,840,870.99/13,344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,179.50

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