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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.36, 18,255.47 and 7,259.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.36, 18,255.47 and 7,259.97 is: 10,018.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.36 : 18,255.47 = 7,259.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.36/18,255.47 = 7,259.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.36x = 18,255.47 × 7,259.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.36x = 132,534,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,534,128.24/13,228.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.94

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