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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,442.95, 18,550.86 and 7,393.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,442.95, 18,550.86 and 7,393.18 is: 10,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,442.95 : 18,550.86 = 7,393.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,442.95/18,550.86 = 7,393.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,442.95x = 18,550.86 × 7,393.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,442.95x = 137,149,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,149,847.13/13,442.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.36

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