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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.63, 18,277.16 and 7,276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.63, 18,277.16 and 7,276.14 is: 10,040.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.63 : 18,277.16 = 7,276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.63/18,277.16 = 7,276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.63x = 18,277.16 × 7,276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.63x = 132,987,138.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,987,138.58/13,244.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,040.84

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