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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,011.57, 17,955.96 and 7,422.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,011.57, 17,955.96 and 7,422.57 is: 10,243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,011.57 : 17,955.96 = 7,422.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,011.57/17,955.96 = 7,422.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,011.57x = 17,955.96 × 7,422.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,011.57x = 133,279,370.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,279,370.02/13,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,243.14

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