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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,359.59, 18,435.90 and 7,391.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,359.59, 18,435.90 and 7,391.12 is: 10,199.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,359.59 : 18,435.90 = 7,391.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,359.59/18,435.90 = 7,391.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,359.59x = 18,435.90 × 7,391.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,359.59x = 136,261,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,261,857.03/13,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.56

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