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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,368.08, 18,447.70 and 7,399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,368.08, 18,447.70 and 7,399.70 is: 10,211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,368.08 : 18,447.70 = 7,399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,368.08/18,447.70 = 7,399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,368.08x = 18,447.70 × 7,399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,368.08x = 136,507,445.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,507,445.69/13,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,211.45

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