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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,058.21, 18,019.67 and 7,393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,058.21, 18,019.67 and 7,393.88 is: 10,203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,058.21 : 18,019.67 = 7,393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,058.21/18,019.67 = 7,393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,058.21x = 18,019.67 × 7,393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,058.21x = 133,235,285.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,235,285.70/13,058.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.18

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