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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,042.18, 17,993.73 and 7,376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,042.18, 17,993.73 and 7,376.26 is: 10,176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,042.18 : 17,993.73 = 7,376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,042.18/17,993.73 = 7,376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,042.18x = 17,993.73 × 7,376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,042.18x = 132,726,430.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,726,430.85/13,042.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,176.71

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