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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,139.69, 18,132.03 and 7,473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,139.69, 18,132.03 and 7,473.65 is: 10,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,139.69 : 18,132.03 = 7,473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,139.69/18,132.03 = 7,473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,139.69x = 18,132.03 × 7,473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,139.69x = 135,512,355.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,512,355.35/13,139.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,313.21

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