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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.28, 18,267.90 and 7,269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.28, 18,267.90 and 7,269.84 is: 10,031.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.28 : 18,267.90 = 7,269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.28/18,267.90 = 7,269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.28x = 18,267.90 × 7,269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.28x = 132,804,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,804,710.14/13,238.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.87

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