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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,406.46, 18,501.26 and 7,356.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,406.46, 18,501.26 and 7,356.98 is: 10,152.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,406.46 : 18,501.26 = 7,356.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,406.46/18,501.26 = 7,356.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,406.46x = 18,501.26 × 7,356.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,406.46x = 136,113,270.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,113,270.50/13,406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,152.81

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