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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,053.68, 18,009.60 and 7,387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,053.68, 18,009.60 and 7,387.76 is: 10,192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,053.68 : 18,009.60 = 7,387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,053.68/18,009.60 = 7,387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,053.68x = 18,009.60 × 7,387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,053.68x = 133,050,602.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,050,602.50/13,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,192.57

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