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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,223.69, 18,248.55 and 7,255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,223.69, 18,248.55 and 7,255.36 is: 10,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,223.69 : 18,248.55 = 7,255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,223.69/18,248.55 = 7,255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,223.69x = 18,248.55 × 7,255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,223.69x = 132,399,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,399,820.68/13,223.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.32

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