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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,136.54, 18,127.71 and 7,470.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,136.54, 18,127.71 and 7,470.52 is: 10,308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,136.54 : 18,127.71 = 7,470.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,136.54/18,127.71 = 7,470.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,136.54x = 18,127.71 × 7,470.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,136.54x = 135,423,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,423,382.76/13,136.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,308.91

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