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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.02, 18,268.69 and 7,270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.02, 18,268.69 and 7,270.25 is: 10,033.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.02 : 18,268.69 = 7,270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.02/18,268.69 = 7,270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.02x = 18,268.69 × 7,270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.02x = 132,817,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,817,861.22/13,238.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.06

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