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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,011.83, 17,954.70 and 7,345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,011.83, 17,954.70 and 7,345.88 is: 10,136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,011.83 : 17,954.70 = 7,345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,011.83/17,954.70 = 7,345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,011.83x = 17,954.70 × 7,345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,011.83x = 131,893,071.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,893,071.64/13,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.40

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