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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,224.88, 18,250.33 and 7,635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,224.88, 18,250.33 and 7,635.88 is: 10,537.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,224.88 : 18,250.33 = 7,635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,224.88/18,250.33 = 7,635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,224.88x = 18,250.33 × 7,635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,224.88x = 139,357,238.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,357,238.59/13,224.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.51

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