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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.20, 18,417.92 and 7,680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.20, 18,417.92 and 7,680.44 is: 10,598.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.20 : 18,417.92 = 7,680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.20/18,417.92 = 7,680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.20x = 18,417.92 × 7,680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.20x = 141,457,737.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,457,737.13/13,347.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.31

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