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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.93, 18,263.15 and 7,184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.93, 18,263.15 and 7,184.42 is: 9,914.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.93 : 18,263.15 = 7,184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.93/18,263.15 = 7,184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.93x = 18,263.15 × 7,184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.93x = 131,210,108.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,210,108.31/13,233.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,914.68

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