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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,021.89, 17,970.11 and 7,356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,021.89, 17,970.11 and 7,356.54 is: 10,151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,021.89 : 17,970.11 = 7,356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,021.89/17,970.11 = 7,356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,021.89x = 17,970.11 × 7,356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,021.89x = 132,197,788.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,197,788.43/13,021.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,151.97

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