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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,007.26, 17,950.71 and 7,341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,007.26, 17,950.71 and 7,341.76 is: 10,132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,007.26 : 17,950.71 = 7,341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,007.26/17,950.71 = 7,341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,007.26x = 17,950.71 × 7,341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,007.26x = 131,789,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,789,804.65/13,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,132.02

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