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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,155.59, 18,152.72 and 7,490.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,155.59, 18,152.72 and 7,490.58 is: 10,335.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,155.59 : 18,152.72 = 7,490.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,155.59/18,152.72 = 7,490.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,155.59x = 18,152.72 × 7,490.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,155.59x = 135,974,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,974,392.01/13,155.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,335.86

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