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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,350.43, 18,422.85 and 7,381.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,350.43, 18,422.85 and 7,381.74 is: 10,186.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350.43 : 18,422.85 = 7,381.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350.43/18,422.85 = 7,381.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350.43x = 18,422.85 × 7,381.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350.43x = 135,992,688.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,992,688.76/13,350.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.39

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