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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,350.21, 18,423.02 and 7,381.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,350.21, 18,423.02 and 7,381.73 is: 10,186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350.21 : 18,423.02 = 7,381.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350.21/18,423.02 = 7,381.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350.21x = 18,423.02 × 7,381.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350.21x = 135,993,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,993,685.76/13,350.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.63

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