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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.71, 18,262.81 and 7,568.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.71, 18,262.81 and 7,568.98 is: 10,445.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.71 : 18,262.81 = 7,568.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.71/18,262.81 = 7,568.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.71x = 18,262.81 × 7,568.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.71x = 138,230,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,230,843.63/13,233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.36

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