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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.54, 18,264.14 and 7,266.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.54, 18,264.14 and 7,266.66 is: 10,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.54 : 18,264.14 = 7,266.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.54/18,264.14 = 7,266.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.54x = 18,264.14 × 7,266.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.54x = 132,719,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,719,295.57/13,234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.25

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