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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,361.44, 18,444.72 and 7,985.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,361.44, 18,444.72 and 7,985.76 is: 11,023.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,361.44 : 18,444.72 = 7,985.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,361.44/18,444.72 = 7,985.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,361.44x = 18,444.72 × 7,985.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,361.44x = 147,295,107.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,295,107.19/13,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.89

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