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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,350.06, 18,423.89 and 7,381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,350.06, 18,423.89 and 7,381.60 is: 10,187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350.06 : 18,423.89 = 7,381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350.06/18,423.89 = 7,381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350.06x = 18,423.89 × 7,381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350.06x = 135,997,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,997,786.42/13,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,187.05

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