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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.78, 18,265.25 and 7,267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.78, 18,265.25 and 7,267.39 is: 10,028.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.78 : 18,265.25 = 7,267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.78/18,265.25 = 7,267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.78x = 18,265.25 × 7,267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.78x = 132,740,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,740,704.52/13,235.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,028.93

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