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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,355.83, 18,430.68 and 7,387.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,355.83, 18,430.68 and 7,387.30 is: 10,194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,355.83 : 18,430.68 = 7,387.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,355.83/18,430.68 = 7,387.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,355.83x = 18,430.68 × 7,387.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,355.83x = 136,152,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,152,962.36/13,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.27

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