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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.15, 18,147.24 and 7,844.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.15, 18,147.24 and 7,844.85 is: 10,825.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.15 : 18,147.24 = 7,844.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.15/18,147.24 = 7,844.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.15x = 18,147.24 × 7,844.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.15x = 142,362,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,362,375.71/13,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.91

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