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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,224.06, 18,247.68 and 7,920.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,224.06, 18,247.68 and 7,920.18 is: 10,928.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,224.06 : 18,247.68 = 7,920.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,224.06/18,247.68 = 7,920.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,224.06x = 18,247.68 × 7,920.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,224.06x = 144,524,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,524,910.18/13,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.94

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