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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,204.58, 18,222.32 and 7,236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,204.58, 18,222.32 and 7,236.39 is: 9,986.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,204.58 : 18,222.32 = 7,236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,204.58/18,222.32 = 7,236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,204.58x = 18,222.32 × 7,236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,204.58x = 131,863,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,863,803.24/13,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.22

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