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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,195.23, 18,209.70 and 7,227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,195.23, 18,209.70 and 7,227.15 is: 9,973.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,195.23 : 18,209.70 = 7,227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,195.23/18,209.70 = 7,227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,195.23x = 18,209.70 × 7,227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,195.23x = 131,604,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,604,233.36/13,195.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.62

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