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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.65, 18,251.67 and 7,257.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.65, 18,251.67 and 7,257.33 is: 10,015.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.65 : 18,251.67 = 7,257.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.65/18,251.67 = 7,257.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.65x = 18,251.67 × 7,257.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.65x = 132,458,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,458,392.24/13,225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,015.27

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