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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.84, 18,273.94 and 7,273.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.84, 18,273.94 and 7,273.76 is: 10,037.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.84 : 18,273.94 = 7,273.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.84/18,273.94 = 7,273.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.84x = 18,273.94 × 7,273.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.84x = 132,920,253.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,920,253.81/13,241.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,037.90

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