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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,216.68, 18,239.54 and 7,248.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,216.68, 18,239.54 and 7,248.56 is: 10,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,216.68 : 18,239.54 = 7,248.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,216.68/18,239.54 = 7,248.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,216.68x = 18,239.54 × 7,248.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,216.68x = 132,210,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,210,400.06/13,216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.30

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