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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,220.14, 18,244.26 and 7,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,220.14, 18,244.26 and 7,251.82 is: 10,007.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220.14 : 18,244.26 = 7,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220.14/18,244.26 = 7,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220.14x = 18,244.26 × 7,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220.14x = 132,304,089.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,304,089.55/13,220.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.77

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