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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.70, 18,481.82 and 7,342.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.70, 18,481.82 and 7,342.87 is: 10,133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.70 : 18,481.82 = 7,342.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.70/18,481.82 = 7,342.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.70x = 18,481.82 × 7,342.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.70x = 135,709,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,709,601.62/13,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.10

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