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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,223.30, 18,248.34 and 7,254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,223.30, 18,248.34 and 7,254.86 is: 10,011.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,223.30 : 18,248.34 = 7,254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,223.30/18,248.34 = 7,254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,223.30x = 18,248.34 × 7,254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,223.30x = 132,389,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,389,151.93/13,223.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,011.81

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