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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.81, 18,264.15 and 7,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.81, 18,264.15 and 7,267.04 is: 10,028.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.81 : 18,264.15 = 7,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.81/18,264.15 = 7,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.81x = 18,264.15 × 7,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.81x = 132,726,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,726,308.62/13,234.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.58

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