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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,382.62, 18,467.09 and 7,413.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,382.62, 18,467.09 and 7,413.73 is: 10,230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,382.62 : 18,467.09 = 7,413.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,382.62/18,467.09 = 7,413.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,382.62x = 18,467.09 × 7,413.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,382.62x = 136,909,963.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,909,963.71/13,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.43

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