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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,147.53, 18,143.90 and 7,179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,147.53, 18,143.90 and 7,179.24 is: 9,907.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,147.53 : 18,143.90 = 7,179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,147.53/18,143.90 = 7,179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,147.53x = 18,143.90 × 7,179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,147.53x = 130,259,376.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,259,376.74/13,147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,907.52

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