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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,357.97, 18,433.44 and 7,389.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,357.97, 18,433.44 and 7,389.26 is: 10,196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,357.97 : 18,433.44 = 7,389.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,357.97/18,433.44 = 7,389.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,357.97x = 18,433.44 × 7,389.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,357.97x = 136,209,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,209,457.81/13,357.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.87

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