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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,355.73, 18,430.68 and 7,387.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,355.73, 18,430.68 and 7,387.26 is: 10,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,355.73 : 18,430.68 = 7,387.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,355.73/18,430.68 = 7,387.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,355.73x = 18,430.68 × 7,387.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,355.73x = 136,152,225.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,152,225.14/13,355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.29

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