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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,222.80, 18,247.65 and 7,254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,222.80, 18,247.65 and 7,254.36 is: 10,011.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,222.80 : 18,247.65 = 7,254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,222.80/18,247.65 = 7,254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,222.80x = 18,247.65 × 7,254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,222.80x = 132,375,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,375,022.25/13,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.12

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