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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,042.68, 17,999.12 and 7,453.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,042.68, 17,999.12 and 7,453.68 is: 10,286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,042.68 : 17,999.12 = 7,453.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,042.68/17,999.12 = 7,453.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,042.68x = 17,999.12 × 7,453.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,042.68x = 134,159,680.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,159,680.76/13,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,286.21

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