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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.96, 18,265.56 and 7,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.96, 18,265.56 and 7,267.52 is: 10,029.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.96 : 18,265.56 = 7,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.96/18,265.56 = 7,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.96x = 18,265.56 × 7,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.96x = 132,745,322.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,745,322.61/13,235.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.14

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