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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,357.26, 18,433.39 and 7,389.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,357.26, 18,433.39 and 7,389.47 is: 10,197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,357.26 : 18,433.39 = 7,389.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,357.26/18,433.39 = 7,389.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,357.26x = 18,433.39 × 7,389.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,357.26x = 136,212,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,212,982.40/13,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.67

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