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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,220.13, 18,242.62 and 7,553.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,220.13, 18,242.62 and 7,553.75 is: 10,423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220.13 : 18,242.62 = 7,553.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220.13/18,242.62 = 7,553.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220.13x = 18,242.62 × 7,553.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220.13x = 137,800,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,800,080.73/13,220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.51

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