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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.89, 18,264.45 and 7,570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.89, 18,264.45 and 7,570.16 is: 10,446.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.89 : 18,264.45 = 7,570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.89/18,264.45 = 7,570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.89x = 18,264.45 × 7,570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.89x = 138,264,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,264,814.37/13,234.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.99

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