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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,367.88, 18,445.96 and 7,398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,367.88, 18,445.96 and 7,398.72 is: 10,209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,367.88 : 18,445.96 = 7,398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,367.88/18,445.96 = 7,398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,367.88x = 18,445.96 × 7,398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,367.88x = 136,476,493.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,476,493.17/13,367.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,209.28

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