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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.51, 18,262.76 and 7,265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.51, 18,262.76 and 7,265.39 is: 10,026.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.51 : 18,262.76 = 7,265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.51/18,262.76 = 7,265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.51x = 18,262.76 × 7,265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.51x = 132,685,946.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,685,946.24/13,233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.51

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