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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.02, 18,302.73 and 7,673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.02, 18,302.73 and 7,673.06 is: 10,586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.02 : 18,302.73 = 7,673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.02/18,302.73 = 7,673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.02x = 18,302.73 × 7,673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.02x = 140,437,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,437,945.45/13,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,586.29

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