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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.45, 18,265.21 and 7,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.45, 18,265.21 and 7,267.50 is: 10,029.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.45 : 18,265.21 = 7,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.45/18,265.21 = 7,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.45x = 18,265.21 × 7,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.45x = 132,742,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,742,469.94/13,235.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.31

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