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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.96, 18,264.45 and 7,266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.96, 18,264.45 and 7,266.57 is: 10,027.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.96 : 18,264.45 = 7,266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.96/18,264.45 = 7,266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.96x = 18,264.45 × 7,266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.96x = 132,719,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,719,904.44/13,234.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.98

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