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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,059.78, 18,022.64 and 7,394.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,059.78, 18,022.64 and 7,394.03 is: 10,203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,059.78 : 18,022.64 = 7,394.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,059.78/18,022.64 = 7,394.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,059.78x = 18,022.64 × 7,394.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,059.78x = 133,259,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,259,940.84/13,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.84

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