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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,024.54, 17,972.97 and 7,359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,024.54, 17,972.97 and 7,359.53 is: 10,155.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,024.54 : 17,972.97 = 7,359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,024.54/17,972.97 = 7,359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,024.54x = 17,972.97 × 7,359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,024.54x = 132,272,535.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,272,535.84/13,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,155.64

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