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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,205.58, 18,223.70 and 7,237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,205.58, 18,223.70 and 7,237.39 is: 9,987.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,205.58 : 18,223.70 = 7,237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,205.58/18,223.70 = 7,237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,205.58x = 18,223.70 × 7,237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,205.58x = 131,892,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,892,024.14/13,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,987.60

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