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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.86, 17,989.37 and 7,368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.86, 17,989.37 and 7,368.84 is: 10,170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.86 : 17,989.37 = 7,368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.86/17,989.37 = 7,368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.86x = 17,989.37 × 7,368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.86x = 132,560,821.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,560,821.47/13,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,170.49

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