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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,357.72, 18,433.71 and 7,389.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,357.72, 18,433.71 and 7,389.59 is: 10,197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,357.72 : 18,433.71 = 7,389.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,357.72/18,433.71 = 7,389.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,357.72x = 18,433.71 × 7,389.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,357.72x = 136,217,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,217,605.16/13,357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.67

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