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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,372.58, 18,453.97 and 7,404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,372.58, 18,453.97 and 7,404.23 is: 10,217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,372.58 : 18,453.97 = 7,404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,372.58/18,453.97 = 7,404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,372.58x = 18,453.97 × 7,404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,372.58x = 136,637,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,637,438.29/13,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.73

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