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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,021.66, 17,969.88 and 7,356.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,021.66, 17,969.88 and 7,356.67 is: 10,152.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,021.66 : 17,969.88 = 7,356.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,021.66/17,969.88 = 7,356.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,021.66x = 17,969.88 × 7,356.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,021.66x = 132,198,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,198,477.10/13,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,152.20

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