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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,365.63, 18,444.27 and 7,397.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,365.63, 18,444.27 and 7,397.85 is: 10,208.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,365.63 : 18,444.27 = 7,397.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,365.63/18,444.27 = 7,397.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,365.63x = 18,444.27 × 7,397.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,365.63x = 136,447,942.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,447,942.82/13,365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,208.87

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