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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,364.91, 18,442.68 and 7,396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,364.91, 18,442.68 and 7,396.16 is: 10,206.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364.91 : 18,442.68 = 7,396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364.91/18,442.68 = 7,396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364.91x = 18,442.68 × 7,396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364.91x = 136,404,919.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,404,919.90/13,364.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.20

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