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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,269.96, 18,306.40 and 7,955.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,269.96, 18,306.40 and 7,955.56 is: 10,974.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,269.96 : 18,306.40 = 7,955.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,269.96/18,306.40 = 7,955.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,269.96x = 18,306.40 × 7,955.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,269.96x = 145,637,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,637,663.58/13,269.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.99

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