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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.50, 18,255.40 and 9,251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.50, 18,255.40 and 9,251.22 is: 12,753.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.50 : 18,255.40 = 9,251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.50/18,255.40 = 9,251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.50x = 18,255.40 × 9,251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.50x = 168,884,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,884,698.46/13,242.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.24

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