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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,533.08, 18,793.72 and 7,269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,533.08, 18,793.72 and 7,269.58 is: 10,900.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,533.08 : 18,793.72 = 7,269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,533.08/18,793.72 = 7,269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,533.08x = 18,793.72 × 7,269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,533.08x = 136,622,451.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,622,451.04/12,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.95

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