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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,205.36, 18,222.36 and 7,615.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,205.36, 18,222.36 and 7,615.28 is: 10,508.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,205.36 : 18,222.36 = 7,615.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,205.36/18,222.36 = 7,615.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,205.36x = 18,222.36 × 7,615.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,205.36x = 138,768,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,768,373.66/13,205.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.49

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