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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,350.62, 18,423.11 and 7,381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,350.62, 18,423.11 and 7,381.94 is: 10,186.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350.62 : 18,423.11 = 7,381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350.62/18,423.11 = 7,381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350.62x = 18,423.11 × 7,381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350.62x = 135,998,163.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,998,163.61/13,350.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.66

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