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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,355.68, 18,430.50 and 7,387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,355.68, 18,430.50 and 7,387.20 is: 10,194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,355.68 : 18,430.50 = 7,387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,355.68/18,430.50 = 7,387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,355.68x = 18,430.50 × 7,387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,355.68x = 136,149,789.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,149,789.60/13,355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.15

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