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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,014.13, 17,961.93 and 7,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,014.13, 17,961.93 and 7,425.13 is: 10,248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,014.13 : 17,961.93 = 7,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,014.13/17,961.93 = 7,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,014.13x = 17,961.93 × 7,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,014.13x = 133,369,665.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,369,665.30/13,014.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.07

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