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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,437.69, 18,544.23 and 7,388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,437.69, 18,544.23 and 7,388.18 is: 10,195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,437.69 : 18,544.23 = 7,388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,437.69/18,544.23 = 7,388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,437.69x = 18,544.23 × 7,388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,437.69x = 137,008,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,008,141.71/13,437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,195.81

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