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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,267.17, 18,311.30 and 7,605.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,267.17, 18,311.30 and 7,605.71 is: 10,497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,267.17 : 18,311.30 = 7,605.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,267.17/18,311.30 = 7,605.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,267.17x = 18,311.30 × 7,605.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,267.17x = 139,270,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,270,437.52/13,267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,497.37

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