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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,229.70, 18,256.96 and 7,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,229.70, 18,256.96 and 7,261.44 is: 10,020.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,229.70 : 18,256.96 = 7,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,229.70/18,256.96 = 7,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,229.70x = 18,256.96 × 7,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,229.70x = 132,571,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,571,819.62/13,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,020.77

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