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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,021.44, 17,966.40 and 7,717.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,021.44, 17,966.40 and 7,717.52 is: 10,648.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,021.44 : 17,966.40 = 7,717.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,021.44/17,966.40 = 7,717.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,021.44x = 17,966.40 × 7,717.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,021.44x = 138,656,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,656,051.33/13,021.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,648.29

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