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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,236.48, 18,256.32 and 9,256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,236.48, 18,256.32 and 9,256.32 is: 12,766.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,236.48 : 18,256.32 = 9,256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,236.48/18,256.32 = 9,256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,236.48x = 18,256.32 × 9,256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,236.48x = 168,986,339.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,986,339.94/13,236.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.71

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