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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.70, 18,254.54 and 7,260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.70, 18,254.54 and 7,260.34 is: 10,018.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.70 : 18,254.54 = 7,260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.70/18,254.54 = 7,260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.70x = 18,254.54 × 7,260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.70x = 132,534,166.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,534,166.94/13,228.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,018.68

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