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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,224.58, 18,249.92 and 7,256.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,224.58, 18,249.92 and 7,256.57 is: 10,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,224.58 : 18,249.92 = 7,256.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,224.58/18,249.92 = 7,256.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,224.58x = 18,249.92 × 7,256.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,224.58x = 132,431,748.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,431,748.87/13,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,014.06

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