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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.36, 18,262.68 and 7,264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.36, 18,262.68 and 7,264.98 is: 10,026.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.36 : 18,262.68 = 7,264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.36/18,262.68 = 7,264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.36x = 18,262.68 × 7,264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.36x = 132,678,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,678,004.95/13,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.03

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