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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.55, 18,140.60 and 7,480.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.55, 18,140.60 and 7,480.17 is: 10,322.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.55 : 18,140.60 = 7,480.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.55/18,140.60 = 7,480.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.55x = 18,140.60 × 7,480.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.55x = 135,694,771.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,694,771.90/13,145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.49

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