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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,213.13, 18,235.73 and 7,624.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,213.13, 18,235.73 and 7,624.13 is: 10,522.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,213.13 : 18,235.73 = 7,624.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,213.13/18,235.73 = 7,624.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,213.13x = 18,235.73 × 7,624.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,213.13x = 139,031,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,031,504.05/13,213.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.23

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