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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.08, 18,254.70 and 7,259.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.08, 18,254.70 and 7,259.82 is: 10,018.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.08 : 18,254.70 = 7,259.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.08/18,254.70 = 7,259.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.08x = 18,254.70 × 7,259.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.08x = 132,525,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,525,836.15/13,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.52

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