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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.74, 18,262.48 and 7,265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.74, 18,262.48 and 7,265.51 is: 10,026.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.74 : 18,262.48 = 7,265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.74/18,262.48 = 7,265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.74x = 18,262.48 × 7,265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.74x = 132,686,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,686,231.06/13,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.36

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