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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,204.76, 18,221.96 and 7,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,204.76, 18,221.96 and 7,236.24 is: 9,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,204.76 : 18,221.96 = 7,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,204.76/18,221.96 = 7,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,204.76x = 18,221.96 × 7,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,204.76x = 131,858,475.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,858,475.83/13,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.68

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