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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,376.58, 18,459.44 and 7,408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,376.58, 18,459.44 and 7,408.23 is: 10,223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,376.58 : 18,459.44 = 7,408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,376.58/18,459.44 = 7,408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,376.58x = 18,459.44 × 7,408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,376.58x = 136,751,740.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,751,740.15/13,376.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,223.22

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