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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,011.44, 17,955.79 and 7,422.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,011.44, 17,955.79 and 7,422.44 is: 10,242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,011.44 : 17,955.79 = 7,422.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,011.44/17,955.79 = 7,422.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,011.44x = 17,955.79 × 7,422.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,011.44x = 133,275,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,275,773.93/13,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,242.97

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