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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,358.16, 18,433.44 and 7,389.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,358.16, 18,433.44 and 7,389.45 is: 10,196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,358.16 : 18,433.44 = 7,389.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,358.16/18,433.44 = 7,389.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,358.16x = 18,433.44 × 7,389.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,358.16x = 136,212,983.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,212,983.21/13,358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.99

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