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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,223.13, 18,247.79 and 7,254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,223.13, 18,247.79 and 7,254.81 is: 10,011.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,223.13 : 18,247.79 = 7,254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,223.13/18,247.79 = 7,254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,223.13x = 18,247.79 × 7,254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,223.13x = 132,384,213.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,384,213.10/13,223.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.56

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