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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.59, 18,415.82 and 7,376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.59, 18,415.82 and 7,376.92 is: 10,180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.59 : 18,415.82 = 7,376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.59/18,415.82 = 7,376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.59x = 18,415.82 × 7,376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.59x = 135,852,030.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,852,030.87/13,344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.31

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