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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,239.66, 18,270.72 and 7,271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,239.66, 18,270.72 and 7,271.49 is: 10,034.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,239.66 : 18,270.72 = 7,271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,239.66/18,270.72 = 7,271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,239.66x = 18,270.72 × 7,271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,239.66x = 132,855,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,855,357.77/13,239.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.65

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