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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.96, 18,262.80 and 7,265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.96, 18,262.80 and 7,265.52 is: 10,026.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.96 : 18,262.80 = 7,265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.96/18,262.80 = 7,265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.96x = 18,262.80 × 7,265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.96x = 132,688,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,688,738.66/13,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.38

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