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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,143.96, 18,137.85 and 7,174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,143.96, 18,137.85 and 7,174.41 is: 9,900.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,143.96 : 18,137.85 = 7,174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,143.96/18,137.85 = 7,174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,143.96x = 18,137.85 × 7,174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,143.96x = 130,128,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,128,372.42/13,143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,900.24

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