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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,222.42, 18,245.98 and 7,915.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,222.42, 18,245.98 and 7,915.30 is: 10,922.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,222.42 : 18,245.98 = 7,915.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,222.42/18,245.98 = 7,915.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,222.42x = 18,245.98 × 7,915.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,222.42x = 144,422,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,422,405.49/13,222.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.54

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