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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,254.45, 18,291.47 and 7,286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,254.45, 18,291.47 and 7,286.24 is: 10,055.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254.45 : 18,291.47 = 7,286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254.45/18,291.47 = 7,286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254.45x = 18,291.47 × 7,286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254.45x = 133,275,912.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,275,912.48/13,254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,055.18

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