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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,204.59, 18,222.03 and 7,236.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,204.59, 18,222.03 and 7,236.12 is: 9,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,204.59 : 18,222.03 = 7,236.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,204.59/18,222.03 = 7,236.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,204.59x = 18,222.03 × 7,236.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,204.59x = 131,856,795.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,856,795.72/13,204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.68

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