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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,232.67, 18,260.74 and 7,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,232.67, 18,260.74 and 7,264.28 is: 10,024.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,232.67 : 18,260.74 = 7,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,232.67/18,260.74 = 7,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,232.67x = 18,260.74 × 7,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,232.67x = 132,651,183.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,651,183.10/13,232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.52

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