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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270.41, 19,861.86 and 7,338.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,270.41, 19,861.86 and 7,338.17 is: 10,983.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,270.41 : 19,861.86 = 7,338.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,270.41/19,861.86 = 7,338.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,270.41x = 19,861.86 × 7,338.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,270.41x = 145,749,705.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,749,705.20/13,270.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.06

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