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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,240.53, 18,269.96 and 7,272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,240.53, 18,269.96 and 7,272.45 is: 10,034.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,240.53 : 18,269.96 = 7,272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,240.53/18,269.96 = 7,272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,240.53x = 18,269.96 × 7,272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,240.53x = 132,867,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,867,334.24/13,240.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,034.90

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