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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,228.74, 18,255.89 and 7,260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,228.74, 18,255.89 and 7,260.96 is: 10,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,228.74 : 18,255.89 = 7,260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,228.74/18,255.89 = 7,260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,228.74x = 18,255.89 × 7,260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,228.74x = 132,555,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,555,250.75/13,228.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.25

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