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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,236.82, 18,266.80 and 7,647.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,236.82, 18,266.80 and 7,647.82 is: 10,553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,236.82 : 18,266.80 = 7,647.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,236.82/18,266.80 = 7,647.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,236.82x = 18,266.80 × 7,647.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,236.82x = 139,701,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,701,107.04/13,236.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.98

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