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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,227.31, 18,253.63 and 7,259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,227.31, 18,253.63 and 7,259.08 is: 10,017.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,227.31 : 18,253.63 = 7,259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,227.31/18,253.63 = 7,259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,227.31x = 18,253.63 × 7,259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,227.31x = 132,504,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,504,432.90/13,227.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,017.49

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