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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,260.32, 18,307.44 and 10,073.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,260.32, 18,307.44 and 10,073.84 is: 13,908.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,260.32 : 18,307.44 = 10,073.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,260.32/18,307.44 = 10,073.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,260.32x = 18,307.44 × 10,073.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,260.32x = 184,426,221.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,426,221.37/13,260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,908.13

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