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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,143.24, 18,137.40 and 7,174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,143.24, 18,137.40 and 7,174.74 is: 9,900.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,143.24 : 18,137.40 = 7,174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,143.24/18,137.40 = 7,174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,143.24x = 18,137.40 × 7,174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,143.24x = 130,131,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,131,129.28/13,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,900.99

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