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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,217.54, 18,240.21 and 7,249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,217.54, 18,240.21 and 7,249.32 is: 10,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,217.54 : 18,240.21 = 7,249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,217.54/18,240.21 = 7,249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,217.54x = 18,240.21 × 7,249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,217.54x = 132,229,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,229,119.16/13,217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.07

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