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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,503.23, 20,254.76 and 7,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,503.23, 20,254.76 and 7,266.18 is: 10,899.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,503.23 : 20,254.76 = 7,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,503.23/20,254.76 = 7,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,503.23x = 20,254.76 × 7,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,503.23x = 147,174,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,174,732.02/13,503.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,899.22

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