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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,057.53, 18,019.90 and 7,392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,057.53, 18,019.90 and 7,392.52 is: 10,201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,057.53 : 18,019.90 = 7,392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,057.53/18,019.90 = 7,392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,057.53x = 18,019.90 × 7,392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,057.53x = 133,212,471.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,212,471.15/13,057.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.97

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