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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.24, 18,325.62 and 8,244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.24, 18,325.62 and 8,244.74 is: 11,383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.24 : 18,325.62 = 8,244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.24/18,325.62 = 8,244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.24x = 18,325.62 × 8,244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.24x = 151,089,972.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,089,972.24/13,273.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.05

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