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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,068.29, 18,033.39 and 7,404.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,068.29, 18,033.39 and 7,404.23 is: 10,217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,068.29 : 18,033.39 = 7,404.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,068.29/18,033.39 = 7,404.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,068.29x = 18,033.39 × 7,404.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,068.29x = 133,523,412.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,523,412.32/13,068.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.36

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