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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,021.78, 17,969.12 and 7,644.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,021.78, 17,969.12 and 7,644.44 is: 10,548.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,021.78 : 17,969.12 = 7,644.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,021.78/17,969.12 = 7,644.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,021.78x = 17,969.12 × 7,644.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,021.78x = 137,363,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,363,769.85/13,021.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.77

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