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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,364.87, 18,444.39 and 7,396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,364.87, 18,444.39 and 7,396.54 is: 10,207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364.87 : 18,444.39 = 7,396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364.87/18,444.39 = 7,396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364.87x = 18,444.39 × 7,396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364.87x = 136,424,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,424,668.41/13,364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.71

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