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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,240.14, 18,266.31 and 7,573.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,240.14, 18,266.31 and 7,573.74 is: 10,448.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,240.14 : 18,266.31 = 7,573.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,240.14/18,266.31 = 7,573.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,240.14x = 18,266.31 × 7,573.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,240.14x = 138,344,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,344,282.70/13,240.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,448.85

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