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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,354.74, 18,430.38 and 7,386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,354.74, 18,430.38 and 7,386.44 is: 10,193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,354.74 : 18,430.38 = 7,386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,354.74/18,430.38 = 7,386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,354.74x = 18,430.38 × 7,386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,354.74x = 136,134,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,134,803.90/13,354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.74

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