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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.78, 18,436.64 and 7,391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.78, 18,436.64 and 7,391.66 is: 10,200.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.78 : 18,436.64 = 7,391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.78/18,436.64 = 7,391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.78x = 18,436.64 × 7,391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.78x = 136,277,245.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,277,245.28/13,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.56

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