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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,215.35, 18,237.32 and 7,550.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,215.35, 18,237.32 and 7,550.84 is: 10,420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,215.35 : 18,237.32 = 7,550.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,215.35/18,237.32 = 7,550.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,215.35x = 18,237.32 × 7,550.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,215.35x = 137,706,956.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,706,956.41/13,215.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.23

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