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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.24, 18,262.08 and 7,265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.24, 18,262.08 and 7,265.46 is: 10,026.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.24 : 18,262.08 = 7,265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.24/18,262.08 = 7,265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.24x = 18,262.08 × 7,265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.24x = 132,682,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,682,411.76/13,233.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.45

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