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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.32, 18,435.76 and 7,390.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.32, 18,435.76 and 7,390.77 is: 10,199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.32 : 18,435.76 = 7,390.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.32/18,435.76 = 7,390.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.32x = 18,435.76 × 7,390.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.32x = 136,254,461.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,254,461.94/13,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.21

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