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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,232.70, 18,261.06 and 7,264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,232.70, 18,261.06 and 7,264.22 is: 10,024.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,232.70 : 18,261.06 = 7,264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,232.70/18,261.06 = 7,264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,232.70x = 18,261.06 × 7,264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,232.70x = 132,652,357.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,652,357.27/13,232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.59

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