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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.18, 18,262.22 and 7,644.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.18, 18,262.22 and 7,644.18 is: 10,549.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.18 : 18,262.22 = 7,644.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.18/18,262.22 = 7,644.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.18x = 18,262.22 × 7,644.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.18x = 139,599,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,599,658.66/13,233.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.21

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