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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.54, 17,982.60 and 7,366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.54, 17,982.60 and 7,366.94 is: 10,165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.54 : 17,982.60 = 7,366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.54/17,982.60 = 7,366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.54x = 17,982.60 × 7,366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.54x = 132,476,735.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,476,735.24/13,031.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.85

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