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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,355.29, 18,429.98 and 7,386.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,355.29, 18,429.98 and 7,386.83 is: 10,193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,355.29 : 18,429.98 = 7,386.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,355.29/18,429.98 = 7,386.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,355.29x = 18,429.98 × 7,386.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,355.29x = 136,139,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,139,138.30/13,355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.65

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