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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,226.68, 18,252.73 and 7,258.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,226.68, 18,252.73 and 7,258.22 is: 10,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,226.68 : 18,252.73 = 7,258.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,226.68/18,252.73 = 7,258.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,226.68x = 18,252.73 × 7,258.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,226.68x = 132,482,329.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,482,329.94/13,226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,016.30

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