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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,232.85, 18,261.99 and 7,264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,232.85, 18,261.99 and 7,264.47 is: 10,025.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,232.85 : 18,261.99 = 7,264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,232.85/18,261.99 = 7,264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,232.85x = 18,261.99 × 7,264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,232.85x = 132,663,678.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,663,678.50/13,232.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,025.33

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