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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.96, 18,263.07 and 7,265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.96, 18,263.07 and 7,265.55 is: 10,026.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.96 : 18,263.07 = 7,265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.96/18,263.07 = 7,265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.96x = 18,263.07 × 7,265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.96x = 132,691,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,691,248.24/13,233.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,026.57

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