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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,215.54, 18,237.30 and 7,246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,215.54, 18,237.30 and 7,246.92 is: 10,000.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,215.54 : 18,237.30 = 7,246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,215.54/18,237.30 = 7,246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,215.54x = 18,237.30 × 7,246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,215.54x = 132,164,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,164,254.12/13,215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,000.67

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