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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.65, 18,255.81 and 7,260.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.65, 18,255.81 and 7,260.33 is: 10,019.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.65 : 18,255.81 = 7,260.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.65/18,255.81 = 7,260.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.65x = 18,255.81 × 7,260.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.65x = 132,543,205.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,543,205.02/13,228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,019.41

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