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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,222.93, 18,247.49 and 7,559.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,222.93, 18,247.49 and 7,559.97 is: 10,432.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,222.93 : 18,247.49 = 7,559.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,222.93/18,247.49 = 7,559.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,222.93x = 18,247.49 × 7,559.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,222.93x = 137,950,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,950,476.98/13,222.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.67

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