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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,255.81, 18,293.24 and 7,287.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,255.81, 18,293.24 and 7,287.73 is: 10,057.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,255.81 : 18,293.24 = 7,287.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,255.81/18,293.24 = 7,287.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,255.81x = 18,293.24 × 7,287.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,255.81x = 133,316,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,316,166.43/13,255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,057.19

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