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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,253.66, 18,290.15 and 7,285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,253.66, 18,290.15 and 7,285.43 is: 10,053.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253.66 : 18,290.15 = 7,285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253.66/18,290.15 = 7,285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253.66x = 18,290.15 × 7,285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253.66x = 133,251,607.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,251,607.51/13,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.95

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