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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,150.23, 18,148.89 and 7,486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,150.23, 18,148.89 and 7,486.35 is: 10,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,150.23 : 18,148.89 = 7,486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,150.23/18,148.89 = 7,486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,150.23x = 18,148.89 × 7,486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,150.23x = 135,868,942.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,868,942.65/13,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,332.06

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