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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,223.94, 18,249.56 and 7,255.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,223.94, 18,249.56 and 7,255.86 is: 10,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,223.94 : 18,249.56 = 7,255.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,223.94/18,249.56 = 7,255.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,223.94x = 18,249.56 × 7,255.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,223.94x = 132,416,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,416,216.14/13,223.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.37

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