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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.78, 18,414.55 and 7,376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.78, 18,414.55 and 7,376.32 is: 10,178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.78 : 18,414.55 = 7,376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.78/18,414.55 = 7,376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.78x = 18,414.55 × 7,376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.78x = 135,831,613.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,831,613.46/13,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,178.63

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