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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,239.84, 18,271.18 and 7,271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,239.84, 18,271.18 and 7,271.76 is: 10,035.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,239.84 : 18,271.18 = 7,271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,239.84/18,271.18 = 7,271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,239.84x = 18,271.18 × 7,271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,239.84x = 132,863,635.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,863,635.88/13,239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,035.14

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