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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,350.13, 18,422.26 and 7,381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,350.13, 18,422.26 and 7,381.75 is: 10,186.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350.13 : 18,422.26 = 7,381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350.13/18,422.26 = 7,381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350.13x = 18,422.26 × 7,381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350.13x = 135,988,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,988,517.76/13,350.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.31

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