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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,205.07, 18,223.01 and 7,236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,205.07, 18,223.01 and 7,236.77 is: 9,986.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,205.07 : 18,223.01 = 7,236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,205.07/18,223.01 = 7,236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,205.07x = 18,223.01 × 7,236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,205.07x = 131,875,604.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,875,604.78/13,205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.74

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