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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.42, 18,274.95 and 7,273.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.42, 18,274.95 and 7,273.98 is: 10,038.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.42 : 18,274.95 = 7,273.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.42/18,274.95 = 7,273.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.42x = 18,274.95 × 7,273.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.42x = 132,931,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,931,620.80/13,242.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.32

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