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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,357.67, 18,433.68 and 7,389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,357.67, 18,433.68 and 7,389.44 is: 10,197.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,357.67 : 18,433.68 = 7,389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,357.67/18,433.68 = 7,389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,357.67x = 18,433.68 × 7,389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,357.67x = 136,214,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,214,547.51/13,357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.48

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