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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,236.82, 18,267.03 and 7,268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,236.82, 18,267.03 and 7,268.74 is: 10,030.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,236.82 : 18,267.03 = 7,268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,236.82/18,267.03 = 7,268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,236.82x = 18,267.03 × 7,268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,236.82x = 132,778,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,778,200.31/13,236.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,030.98

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