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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.76, 18,293.38 and 7,287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.76, 18,293.38 and 7,287.68 is: 10,057.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.76 : 18,293.38 = 7,287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.76/18,293.38 = 7,287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.76x = 18,293.38 × 7,287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.76x = 133,316,299.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,316,299.56/13,255.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.24

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