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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,221.63, 18,246.36 and 7,253.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,221.63, 18,246.36 and 7,253.55 is: 10,010.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,221.63 : 18,246.36 = 7,253.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,221.63/18,246.36 = 7,253.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,221.63x = 18,246.36 × 7,253.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,221.63x = 132,350,884.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,350,884.58/13,221.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,010.18

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