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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.14, 18,263.67 and 7,266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.14, 18,263.67 and 7,266.78 is: 10,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.14 : 18,263.67 = 7,266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.14/18,263.67 = 7,266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.14x = 18,263.67 × 7,266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.14x = 132,718,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,718,071.88/13,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,027.70

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