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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,221.44, 18,246.10 and 7,253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,221.44, 18,246.10 and 7,253.36 is: 10,009.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,221.44 : 18,246.10 = 7,253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,221.44/18,246.10 = 7,253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,221.44x = 18,246.10 × 7,253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,221.44x = 132,345,531.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,345,531.90/13,221.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.92

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