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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270.29, 18,308.45 and 8,232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,270.29, 18,308.45 and 8,232.71 is: 11,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,270.29 : 18,308.45 = 8,232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,270.29/18,308.45 = 8,232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,270.29x = 18,308.45 × 8,232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,270.29x = 150,728,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,728,026.69/13,270.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,358.31

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