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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,008.56, 17,952.84 and 7,419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,008.56, 17,952.84 and 7,419.44 is: 10,239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,008.56 : 17,952.84 = 7,419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,008.56/17,952.84 = 7,419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,008.56x = 17,952.84 × 7,419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,008.56x = 133,200,019.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,200,019.21/13,008.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,239.41

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