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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,364.17, 18,442.82 and 7,395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,364.17, 18,442.82 and 7,395.68 is: 10,206.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364.17 : 18,442.82 = 7,395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364.17/18,442.82 = 7,395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364.17x = 18,442.82 × 7,395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364.17x = 136,397,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,397,195.02/13,364.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.19

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