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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.52, 18,141.04 and 7,843.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.52, 18,141.04 and 7,843.44 is: 10,824.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.52 : 18,141.04 = 7,843.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.52/18,141.04 = 7,843.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.52x = 18,141.04 × 7,843.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.52x = 142,288,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,288,158.78/13,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,824.08

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