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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.34, 18,435.77 and 7,390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.34, 18,435.77 and 7,390.88 is: 10,199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.34 : 18,435.77 = 7,390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.34/18,435.77 = 7,390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.34x = 18,435.77 × 7,390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.34x = 136,256,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,256,531.49/13,359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.35

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