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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,071.91, 18,039.18 and 7,407.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,071.91, 18,039.18 and 7,407.74 is: 10,222.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,071.91 : 18,039.18 = 7,407.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,071.91/18,039.18 = 7,407.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,071.91x = 18,039.18 × 7,407.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,071.91x = 133,629,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,629,483.58/13,071.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,222.65

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