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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,232.65, 18,261.12 and 7,264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,232.65, 18,261.12 and 7,264.39 is: 10,024.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,232.65 : 18,261.12 = 7,264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,232.65/18,261.12 = 7,264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,232.65x = 18,261.12 × 7,264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,232.65x = 132,655,897.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,655,897.52/13,232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.89

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