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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,373.64, 18,455.70 and 7,405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,373.64, 18,455.70 and 7,405.86 is: 10,220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,373.64 : 18,455.70 = 7,405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,373.64/18,455.70 = 7,405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,373.64x = 18,455.70 × 7,405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,373.64x = 136,680,330.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,680,330.40/13,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,220.13

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