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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,222.96, 18,247.96 and 7,254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,222.96, 18,247.96 and 7,254.28 is: 10,011.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,222.96 : 18,247.96 = 7,254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,222.96/18,247.96 = 7,254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,222.96x = 18,247.96 × 7,254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,222.96x = 132,375,811.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,375,811.27/13,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.06

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