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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,141.69, 18,132.83 and 7,551.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,141.69, 18,132.83 and 7,551.61 is: 10,419.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,141.69 : 18,132.83 = 7,551.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,141.69/18,132.83 = 7,551.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,141.69x = 18,132.83 × 7,551.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,141.69x = 136,932,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,932,022.60/13,141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.67

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