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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,035.24, 17,988.72 and 7,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,035.24, 17,988.72 and 7,067 is: 9,752.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,035.24 : 17,988.72 = 7,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,035.24/17,988.72 = 7,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,035.24x = 17,988.72 × 7,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,035.24x = 127,126,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,126,284.24/13,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,752.51

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