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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.33, 18,284.87 and 7,585.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.33, 18,284.87 and 7,585.18 is: 10,466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.33 : 18,284.87 = 7,585.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.33/18,284.87 = 7,585.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.33x = 18,284.87 × 7,585.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.33x = 138,694,003.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,694,003.48/13,251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.42

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