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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,207.20, 18,228.96 and 9,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,207.20, 18,228.96 and 9,015 is: 12,442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,207.20 : 18,228.96 = 9,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,207.20/18,228.96 = 9,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,207.20x = 18,228.96 × 9,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,207.20x = 164,334,074.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,334,074.40/13,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,442.76

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