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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,357.41, 18,431.63 and 7,388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,357.41, 18,431.63 and 7,388.26 is: 10,194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,357.41 : 18,431.63 = 7,388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,357.41/18,431.63 = 7,388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,357.41x = 18,431.63 × 7,388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,357.41x = 136,177,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,177,702.25/13,357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.92

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