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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,146.57, 18,143.33 and 7,481.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,146.57, 18,143.33 and 7,481.57 is: 10,325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,146.57 : 18,143.33 = 7,481.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,146.57/18,143.33 = 7,481.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,146.57x = 18,143.33 × 7,481.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,146.57x = 135,740,465.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,740,465.30/13,146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.16

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