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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,361.76, 18,439.25 and 7,393.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,361.76, 18,439.25 and 7,393.41 is: 10,202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,361.76 : 18,439.25 = 7,393.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,361.76/18,439.25 = 7,393.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,361.76x = 18,439.25 × 7,393.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,361.76x = 136,328,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,328,898.38/13,361.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.91

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