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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,205.08, 18,223.07 and 7,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,205.08, 18,223.07 and 7,236.80 is: 9,986.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,205.08 : 18,223.07 = 7,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,205.08/18,223.07 = 7,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,205.08x = 18,223.07 × 7,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,205.08x = 131,876,712.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,876,712.98/13,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,986.82

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