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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,365.87, 18,444.61 and 7,397.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,365.87, 18,444.61 and 7,397.19 is: 10,207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,365.87 : 18,444.61 = 7,397.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,365.87/18,444.61 = 7,397.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,365.87x = 18,444.61 × 7,397.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,365.87x = 136,438,284.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,438,284.65/13,365.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.96

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