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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,010.68, 17,954.94 and 7,421.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,010.68, 17,954.94 and 7,421.68 is: 10,242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,010.68 : 17,954.94 = 7,421.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,010.68/17,954.94 = 7,421.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,010.68x = 17,954.94 × 7,421.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,010.68x = 133,255,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,255,819.10/13,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.03

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