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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,054.84, 18,017.82 and 7,392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,054.84, 18,017.82 and 7,392.12 is: 10,202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,054.84 : 18,017.82 = 7,392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,054.84/18,017.82 = 7,392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,054.84x = 18,017.82 × 7,392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,054.84x = 133,189,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,189,887.58/13,054.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,202.34

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