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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.11, 18,253.44 and 7,922.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.11, 18,253.44 and 7,922.79 is: 10,932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.11 : 18,253.44 = 7,922.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.11/18,253.44 = 7,922.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.11x = 18,253.44 × 7,922.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.11x = 144,618,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,618,171.90/13,228.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,932.64

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