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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,191.99, 18,204.10 and 7,223.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,191.99, 18,204.10 and 7,223.73 is: 9,968.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,191.99 : 18,204.10 = 7,223.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,191.99/18,204.10 = 7,223.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,191.99x = 18,204.10 × 7,223.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,191.99x = 131,501,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,501,503.29/13,191.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,968.28

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