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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,223.96, 18,249.03 and 7,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,223.96, 18,249.03 and 7,255.70 is: 10,012.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,223.96 : 18,249.03 = 7,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,223.96/18,249.03 = 7,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,223.96x = 18,249.03 × 7,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,223.96x = 132,409,395.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,409,395.73/13,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.84

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