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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,057.72, 18,019.87 and 7,392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,057.72, 18,019.87 and 7,392.32 is: 10,201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,057.72 : 18,019.87 = 7,392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,057.72/18,019.87 = 7,392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,057.72x = 18,019.87 × 7,392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,057.72x = 133,208,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,208,608.44/13,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.52

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