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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,239.23, 18,269.70 and 7,270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,239.23, 18,269.70 and 7,270.73 is: 10,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,239.23 : 18,269.70 = 7,270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,239.23/18,269.70 = 7,270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,239.23x = 18,269.70 × 7,270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,239.23x = 132,833,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,833,964.53/13,239.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.36

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