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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,027.24, 17,977.51 and 7,363.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,027.24, 17,977.51 and 7,363.82 is: 10,162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,027.24 : 17,977.51 = 7,363.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,027.24/17,977.51 = 7,363.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,027.24x = 17,977.51 × 7,363.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,027.24x = 132,383,134.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,383,134.42/13,027.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.03

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