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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,019.72, 17,967.26 and 7,354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,019.72, 17,967.26 and 7,354.72 is: 10,149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,019.72 : 17,967.26 = 7,354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,019.72/17,967.26 = 7,354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,019.72x = 17,967.26 × 7,354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,019.72x = 132,144,166.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,144,166.47/13,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,149.54

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