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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,224.59, 18,249.92 and 7,256.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,224.59, 18,249.92 and 7,256.27 is: 10,013.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,224.59 : 18,249.92 = 7,256.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,224.59/18,249.92 = 7,256.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,224.59x = 18,249.92 × 7,256.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,224.59x = 132,426,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,426,219.47/13,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.64

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