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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,030.68, 17,981.88 and 7,365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,030.68, 17,981.88 and 7,365.98 is: 10,164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,030.68 : 17,981.88 = 7,365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,030.68/17,981.88 = 7,365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,030.68x = 17,981.88 × 7,365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,030.68x = 132,454,168.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,454,168.44/13,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,164.79

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