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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.58, 18,269.09 and 7,270.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.58, 18,269.09 and 7,270.66 is: 10,033.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.58 : 18,269.09 = 7,270.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.58/18,269.09 = 7,270.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.58x = 18,269.09 × 7,270.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.58x = 132,828,341.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,828,341.90/13,238.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.43

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