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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.58, 18,265.20 and 7,267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.58, 18,265.20 and 7,267.35 is: 10,029.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.58 : 18,265.20 = 7,267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.58/18,265.20 = 7,267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.58x = 18,265.20 × 7,267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.58x = 132,739,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,739,601.22/13,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.00

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