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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.88, 18,264.37 and 7,644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.88, 18,264.37 and 7,644.88 is: 10,550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.88 : 18,264.37 = 7,644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.88/18,264.37 = 7,644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.88x = 18,264.37 × 7,644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.88x = 139,628,825.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,628,825.60/13,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,550.86

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