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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,034.67, 17,987.61 and 7,369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,034.67, 17,987.61 and 7,369.32 is: 10,169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,034.67 : 17,987.61 = 7,369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,034.67/17,987.61 = 7,369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,034.67x = 17,987.61 × 7,369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,034.67x = 132,556,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,556,454.13/13,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,169.53

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