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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,224.69, 18,249.03 and 7,256.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,224.69, 18,249.03 and 7,256.34 is: 10,013.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,224.69 : 18,249.03 = 7,256.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,224.69/18,249.03 = 7,256.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,224.69x = 18,249.03 × 7,256.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,224.69x = 132,421,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,421,166.35/13,224.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,013.18

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