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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.98, 18,436.68 and 7,391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.98, 18,436.68 and 7,391.52 is: 10,200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.98 : 18,436.68 = 7,391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.98/18,436.68 = 7,391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.98x = 18,436.68 × 7,391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.98x = 136,275,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,275,088.95/13,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.24

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