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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,036.41, 17,990.28 and 7,732.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,036.41, 17,990.28 and 7,732.23 is: 10,670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,036.41 : 17,990.28 = 7,732.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,036.41/17,990.28 = 7,732.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,036.41x = 17,990.28 × 7,732.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,036.41x = 139,104,982.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,104,982.72/13,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.50

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