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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.23, 18,263.45 and 7,266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.23, 18,263.45 and 7,266.45 is: 10,027.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.23 : 18,263.45 = 7,266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.23/18,263.45 = 7,266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.23x = 18,263.45 × 7,266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.23x = 132,710,446.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,710,446.25/13,234.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.82

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