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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.84, 18,269.58 and 7,270.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.84, 18,269.58 and 7,270.89 is: 10,033.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.84 : 18,269.58 = 7,270.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.84/18,269.58 = 7,270.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.84x = 18,269.58 × 7,270.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.84x = 132,836,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,836,106.53/13,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.82

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