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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.06, 18,263.23 and 7,265.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.06, 18,263.23 and 7,265.98 is: 10,027.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.06 : 18,263.23 = 7,265.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.06/18,263.23 = 7,265.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.06x = 18,263.23 × 7,265.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.06x = 132,700,200.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,700,200.09/13,234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.17

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