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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.26, 18,452.60 and 7,999.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.26, 18,452.60 and 7,999.23 is: 11,039.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.26 : 18,452.60 = 7,999.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.26/18,452.60 = 7,999.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.26x = 18,452.60 × 7,999.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.26x = 147,606,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,606,581.50/13,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.09

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