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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,226.30, 18,253.47 and 7,259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,226.30, 18,253.47 and 7,259.13 is: 10,018.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,226.30 : 18,253.47 = 7,259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,226.30/18,253.47 = 7,259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,226.30x = 18,253.47 × 7,259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,226.30x = 132,504,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,504,311.68/13,226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.24

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