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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,349.55, 18,423.02 and 7,381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,349.55, 18,423.02 and 7,381.11 is: 10,186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,349.55 : 18,423.02 = 7,381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,349.55/18,423.02 = 7,381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,349.55x = 18,423.02 × 7,381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,349.55x = 135,982,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,982,337.15/13,349.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.29

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