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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,056.95, 18,014.29 and 7,391.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,056.95, 18,014.29 and 7,391.13 is: 10,197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,056.95 : 18,014.29 = 7,391.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,056.95/18,014.29 = 7,391.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,056.95x = 18,014.29 × 7,391.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,056.95x = 133,145,959.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,145,959.25/13,056.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.32

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