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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,217.53, 18,240.44 and 7,249.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,217.53, 18,240.44 and 7,249.50 is: 10,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,217.53 : 18,240.44 = 7,249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,217.53/18,240.44 = 7,249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,217.53x = 18,240.44 × 7,249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,217.53x = 132,234,074.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,234,074.31/13,217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.45

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