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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,368.88, 18,447.34 and 7,399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,368.88, 18,447.34 and 7,399.72 is: 10,210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,368.88 : 18,447.34 = 7,399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,368.88/18,447.34 = 7,399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,368.88x = 18,447.34 × 7,399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,368.88x = 136,505,150.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,505,150.74/13,368.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,210.66

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