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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,232.67, 18,261.02 and 7,264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,232.67, 18,261.02 and 7,264.45 is: 10,024.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,232.67 : 18,261.02 = 7,264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,232.67/18,261.02 = 7,264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,232.67x = 18,261.02 × 7,264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,232.67x = 132,656,266.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,656,266.74/13,232.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.91

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