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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,239.54, 18,269.22 and 7,934.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,239.54, 18,269.22 and 7,934.22 is: 10,948.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,239.54 : 18,269.22 = 7,934.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,239.54/18,269.22 = 7,934.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,239.54x = 18,269.22 × 7,934.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,239.54x = 144,952,010.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,952,010.71/13,239.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,948.42

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