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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,010.44, 17,954.41 and 7,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,010.44, 17,954.41 and 7,421.44 is: 10,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,010.44 : 17,954.41 = 7,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,010.44/17,954.41 = 7,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,010.44x = 17,954.41 × 7,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,010.44x = 133,247,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,247,513.11/13,010.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,241.59

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