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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,203.39, 18,221.10 and 7,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,203.39, 18,221.10 and 7,235.44 is: 9,985.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,203.39 : 18,221.10 = 7,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,203.39/18,221.10 = 7,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,203.39x = 18,221.10 × 7,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,203.39x = 131,837,675.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,837,675.78/13,203.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.14

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