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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,357.08, 18,432.44 and 7,388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,357.08, 18,432.44 and 7,388.62 is: 10,196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,357.08 : 18,432.44 = 7,388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,357.08/18,432.44 = 7,388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,357.08x = 18,432.44 × 7,388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,357.08x = 136,190,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,190,294.83/13,357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.11

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