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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.17, 18,309.92 and 7,604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.17, 18,309.92 and 7,604.71 is: 10,495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.17 : 18,309.92 = 7,604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.17/18,309.92 = 7,604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.17x = 18,309.92 × 7,604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.17x = 139,241,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,241,631.72/13,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.99

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