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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,224.48, 18,249.68 and 7,638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,224.48, 18,249.68 and 7,638.56 is: 10,541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,224.48 : 18,249.68 = 7,638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,224.48/18,249.68 = 7,638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,224.48x = 18,249.68 × 7,638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,224.48x = 139,401,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,401,275.66/13,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.15

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