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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,143.23, 18,137.40 and 7,174.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,143.23, 18,137.40 and 7,174.73 is: 9,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,143.23 : 18,137.40 = 7,174.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,143.23/18,137.40 = 7,174.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,143.23x = 18,137.40 × 7,174.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,143.23x = 130,130,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,130,947.90/13,143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,900.99

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