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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.93, 18,269.72 and 7,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.93, 18,269.72 and 7,270.60 is: 10,033.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.93 : 18,269.72 = 7,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.93/18,269.72 = 7,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.93x = 18,269.72 × 7,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.93x = 132,831,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,831,826.23/13,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.43

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