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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,208.44, 18,228.22 and 7,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,208.44, 18,228.22 and 7,902.24 is: 10,905.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,208.44 : 18,228.22 = 7,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,208.44/18,228.22 = 7,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,208.44x = 18,228.22 × 7,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,208.44x = 144,043,769.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,043,769.21/13,208.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.43

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