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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.41, 19,858.86 and 7,336.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.41, 19,858.86 and 7,336.17 is: 10,980.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.41 : 19,858.86 = 7,336.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.41/19,858.86 = 7,336.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.41x = 19,858.86 × 7,336.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.41x = 145,687,972.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,687,972.97/13,268.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,980.06

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