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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,406.65, 18,501.52 and 7,357.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,406.65, 18,501.52 and 7,357.15 is: 10,153.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,406.65 : 18,501.52 = 7,357.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,406.65/18,501.52 = 7,357.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,406.65x = 18,501.52 × 7,357.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,406.65x = 136,118,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,118,439.48/13,406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.06

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