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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,350.16, 18,423.12 and 7,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,350.16, 18,423.12 and 7,382.08 is: 10,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350.16 : 18,423.12 = 7,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350.16/18,423.12 = 7,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350.16x = 18,423.12 × 7,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350.16x = 136,000,945.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,000,945.69/13,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,187.21

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