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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.63, 18,264.11 and 7,266.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.63, 18,264.11 and 7,266.41 is: 10,027.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.63 : 18,264.11 = 7,266.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.63/18,264.11 = 7,266.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.63x = 18,264.11 × 7,266.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.63x = 132,714,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,714,420.22/13,234.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.81

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