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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,143.69, 18,138.23 and 7,175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,143.69, 18,138.23 and 7,175.36 is: 9,901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,143.69 : 18,138.23 = 7,175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,143.69/18,138.23 = 7,175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,143.69x = 18,138.23 × 7,175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,143.69x = 130,148,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,148,203.44/13,143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,901.95

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