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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.76, 18,436.56 and 7,391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.76, 18,436.56 and 7,391.92 is: 10,200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.76 : 18,436.56 = 7,391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.76/18,436.56 = 7,391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.76x = 18,436.56 × 7,391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.76x = 136,281,576.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,281,576.60/13,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.90

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