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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,055.08, 18,019.14 and 7,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,055.08, 18,019.14 and 7,469.32 is: 10,309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,055.08 : 18,019.14 = 7,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,055.08/18,019.14 = 7,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,055.08x = 18,019.14 × 7,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,055.08x = 134,590,722.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,590,722.78/13,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,309.45

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