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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,363.40, 18,441.72 and 7,314.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,363.40, 18,441.72 and 7,314.17 is: 10,093.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,363.40 : 18,441.72 = 7,314.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,363.40/18,441.72 = 7,314.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,363.40x = 18,441.72 × 7,314.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,363.40x = 134,885,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,885,875.17/13,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.68

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