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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,350.24, 18,422.58 and 7,381.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,350.24, 18,422.58 and 7,381.55 is: 10,186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350.24 : 18,422.58 = 7,381.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350.24/18,422.58 = 7,381.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350.24x = 18,422.58 × 7,381.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350.24x = 135,987,269.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,987,269.14/13,350.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.13

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