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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257, 18,294.66 and 7,671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257, 18,294.66 and 7,671.24 is: 10,586.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257 : 18,294.66 = 7,671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257/18,294.66 = 7,671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257x = 18,294.66 × 7,671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257x = 140,342,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,342,727.58/13,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,586.31

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