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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,019.76, 17,968.38 and 7,355.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,019.76, 17,968.38 and 7,355.55 is: 10,151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,019.76 : 17,968.38 = 7,355.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,019.76/17,968.38 = 7,355.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,019.76x = 17,968.38 × 7,355.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,019.76x = 132,167,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,167,327.46/13,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,151.29

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