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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,040.82, 17,996.22 and 7,376.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,040.82, 17,996.22 and 7,376.67 is: 10,179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,040.82 : 17,996.22 = 7,376.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,040.82/17,996.22 = 7,376.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,040.82x = 17,996.22 × 7,376.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,040.82x = 132,752,176.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,752,176.19/13,040.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,179.74

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