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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.27, 18,436.11 and 7,391.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.27, 18,436.11 and 7,391.05 is: 10,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.27 : 18,436.11 = 7,391.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.27/18,436.11 = 7,391.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.27x = 18,436.11 × 7,391.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.27x = 136,262,210.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,262,210.82/13,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.82

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