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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,220.63, 18,244.98 and 7,252.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,220.63, 18,244.98 and 7,252.55 is: 10,008.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220.63 : 18,244.98 = 7,252.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220.63/18,244.98 = 7,252.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220.63x = 18,244.98 × 7,252.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220.63x = 132,322,629.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,322,629.70/13,220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.80

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