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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,026.78, 17,976.08 and 7,361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,026.78, 17,976.08 and 7,361.78 is: 10,158.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,026.78 : 17,976.08 = 7,361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,026.78/17,976.08 = 7,361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,026.78x = 17,976.08 × 7,361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,026.78x = 132,335,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,335,874.75/13,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.76

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