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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,193.73, 18,207.63 and 7,225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,193.73, 18,207.63 and 7,225.65 is: 9,971.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,193.73 : 18,207.63 = 7,225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,193.73/18,207.63 = 7,225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,193.73x = 18,207.63 × 7,225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,193.73x = 131,561,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,561,961.71/13,193.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,971.55

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