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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270.73, 18,303.23 and 8,232.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,270.73, 18,303.23 and 8,232.12 is: 11,353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,270.73 : 18,303.23 = 8,232.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,270.73/18,303.23 = 8,232.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,270.73x = 18,303.23 × 8,232.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,270.73x = 150,674,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,674,385.75/13,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,353.89

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