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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,366.40, 18,445.86 and 7,317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,366.40, 18,445.86 and 7,317.17 is: 10,097.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,366.40 : 18,445.86 = 7,317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,366.40/18,445.86 = 7,317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,366.40x = 18,445.86 × 7,317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,366.40x = 134,971,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,971,493.42/13,366.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.82

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