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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,364.96, 18,444.02 and 7,397.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,364.96, 18,444.02 and 7,397.18 is: 10,208.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364.96 : 18,444.02 = 7,397.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364.96/18,444.02 = 7,397.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364.96x = 18,444.02 × 7,397.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364.96x = 136,433,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,433,717.43/13,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.32

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