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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.67, 18,453.59 and 7,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.67, 18,453.59 and 7,404 is: 10,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.67 : 18,453.59 = 7,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.67/18,453.59 = 7,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.67x = 18,453.59 × 7,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.67x = 136,630,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,630,380.36/13,371.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.90

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