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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.23, 18,139.98 and 7,837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.23, 18,139.98 and 7,837.30 is: 10,815.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.23 : 18,139.98 = 7,837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.23/18,139.98 = 7,837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.23x = 18,139.98 × 7,837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.23x = 142,168,465.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,168,465.25/13,145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,815.21

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