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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,224.03, 18,249.33 and 7,255.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,224.03, 18,249.33 and 7,255.59 is: 10,012.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,224.03 : 18,249.33 = 7,255.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,224.03/18,249.33 = 7,255.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,224.03x = 18,249.33 × 7,255.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,224.03x = 132,409,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,409,656.25/13,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,012.81

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