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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.24, 18,316.80 and 7,305.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.24, 18,316.80 and 7,305.04 is: 10,081.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.24 : 18,316.80 = 7,305.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.24/18,316.80 = 7,305.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.24x = 18,316.80 × 7,305.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.24x = 133,804,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,804,956.67/13,272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,081.57

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