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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.96, 18,122.56 and 7,467.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.96, 18,122.56 and 7,467.64 is: 10,305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.96 : 18,122.56 = 7,467.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.96/18,122.56 = 7,467.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.96x = 18,122.56 × 7,467.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.96x = 135,332,753.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,332,753.96/13,131.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,305.60

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