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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,237.93, 18,270.26 and 7,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,237.93, 18,270.26 and 7,933.24 is: 10,949.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,237.93 : 18,270.26 = 7,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,237.93/18,270.26 = 7,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,237.93x = 18,270.26 × 7,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,237.93x = 144,942,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,942,357.44/13,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,949.02

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