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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,238.46, 18,266.90 and 7,572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,238.46, 18,266.90 and 7,572.28 is: 10,448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,238.46 : 18,266.90 = 7,572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,238.46/18,266.90 = 7,572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,238.46x = 18,266.90 × 7,572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,238.46x = 138,322,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,322,081.53/13,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,448.50

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