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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.66, 18,274.87 and 7,274.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.66, 18,274.87 and 7,274.43 is: 10,038.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.66 : 18,274.87 = 7,274.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.66/18,274.87 = 7,274.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.66x = 18,274.87 × 7,274.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.66x = 132,939,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,939,244.39/13,242.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,038.71

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