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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,358.73, 18,434.82 and 7,390.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,358.73, 18,434.82 and 7,390.26 is: 10,198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,358.73 : 18,434.82 = 7,390.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,358.73/18,434.82 = 7,390.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,358.73x = 18,434.82 × 7,390.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,358.73x = 136,238,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,238,112.85/13,358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.43

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