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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.31, 18,262.19 and 7,265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.31, 18,262.19 and 7,265.23 is: 10,026.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.31 : 18,262.19 = 7,265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.31/18,262.19 = 7,265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.31x = 18,262.19 × 7,265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.31x = 132,678,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,678,983.16/13,233.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.14

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