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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,231.65, 18,259.74 and 7,263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,231.65, 18,259.74 and 7,263.39 is: 10,023.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,231.65 : 18,259.74 = 7,263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,231.65/18,259.74 = 7,263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,231.65x = 18,259.74 × 7,263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,231.65x = 132,627,612.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,627,612.92/13,231.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.51

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