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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,597.27, 20,397.98 and 7,358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,597.27, 20,397.98 and 7,358.16 is: 11,038.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,597.27 : 20,397.98 = 7,358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,597.27/20,397.98 = 7,358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,597.27x = 20,397.98 × 7,358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,597.27x = 150,091,695.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,091,695.40/13,597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,038.37

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