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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,358.22, 18,435.71 and 7,693.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,358.22, 18,435.71 and 7,693.26 is: 10,617.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,358.22 : 18,435.71 = 7,693.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,358.22/18,435.71 = 7,693.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,358.22x = 18,435.71 × 7,693.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,358.22x = 141,830,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,830,671.85/13,358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.48

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