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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,069.92, 18,035.20 and 7,404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,069.92, 18,035.20 and 7,404.24 is: 10,217.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,069.92 : 18,035.20 = 7,404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,069.92/18,035.20 = 7,404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,069.92x = 18,035.20 × 7,404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,069.92x = 133,536,949.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,536,949.25/13,069.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,217.12

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