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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,232.96, 18,261.78 and 7,568.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,232.96, 18,261.78 and 7,568.23 is: 10,444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,232.96 : 18,261.78 = 7,568.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,232.96/18,261.78 = 7,568.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,232.96x = 18,261.78 × 7,568.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,232.96x = 138,209,222.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,209,222.10/13,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.32

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