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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,373.87, 18,456.23 and 7,324.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,373.87, 18,456.23 and 7,324.67 is: 10,108.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,373.87 : 18,456.23 = 7,324.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,373.87/18,456.23 = 7,324.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,373.87x = 18,456.23 × 7,324.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,373.87x = 135,185,858.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,185,858.65/13,373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.21

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