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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.83, 18,436.85 and 7,391.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.83, 18,436.85 and 7,391.91 is: 10,200.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.83 : 18,436.85 = 7,391.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.83/18,436.85 = 7,391.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.83x = 18,436.85 × 7,391.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.83x = 136,283,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,283,498.92/13,359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.99

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