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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.32, 18,150.54 and 7,484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.32, 18,150.54 and 7,484.96 is: 10,330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.32 : 18,150.54 = 7,484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.32/18,150.54 = 7,484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.32x = 18,150.54 × 7,484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.32x = 135,856,028.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,856,028.45/13,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,330.22

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