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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,365.81, 18,446.13 and 7,397.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,365.81, 18,446.13 and 7,397.73 is: 10,209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,365.81 : 18,446.13 = 7,397.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,365.81/18,446.13 = 7,397.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,365.81x = 18,446.13 × 7,397.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,365.81x = 136,459,489.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,459,489.28/13,365.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.59

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