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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,057.95, 18,015.67 and 7,392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,057.95, 18,015.67 and 7,392.13 is: 10,198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,057.95 : 18,015.67 = 7,392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,057.95/18,015.67 = 7,392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,057.95x = 18,015.67 × 7,392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,057.95x = 133,174,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,174,174.68/13,057.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.70

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