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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,223.14, 18,249.11 and 7,255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,223.14, 18,249.11 and 7,255.97 is: 10,013.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,223.14 : 18,249.11 = 7,255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,223.14/18,249.11 = 7,255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,223.14x = 18,249.11 × 7,255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,223.14x = 132,414,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,414,994.69/13,223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.88

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