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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.72, 18,265.23 and 7,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.72, 18,265.23 and 7,267.50 is: 10,029.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.72 : 18,265.23 = 7,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.72/18,265.23 = 7,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.72x = 18,265.23 × 7,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.72x = 132,742,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,742,559.03/13,235.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.12

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