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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.62, 17,986.73 and 7,994.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.62, 17,986.73 and 7,994.97 is: 11,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.62 : 17,986.73 = 7,994.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.62/17,986.73 = 7,994.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.62x = 17,986.73 × 7,994.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.62x = 143,803,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,803,326.77/13,033.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.26

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