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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,148.80, 18,143.22 and 7,558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,148.80, 18,143.22 and 7,558.72 is: 10,429.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,148.80 : 18,143.22 = 7,558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,148.80/18,143.22 = 7,558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,148.80x = 18,143.22 × 7,558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,148.80x = 137,139,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,139,519.88/13,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,429.81

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