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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,021.29, 17,970.35 and 7,356.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,021.29, 17,970.35 and 7,356.69 is: 10,152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,021.29 : 17,970.35 = 7,356.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,021.29/17,970.35 = 7,356.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,021.29x = 17,970.35 × 7,356.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,021.29x = 132,202,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,202,257.36/13,021.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,152.78

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