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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,155.72, 18,151.92 and 7,849.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,155.72, 18,151.92 and 7,849.50 is: 10,830.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,155.72 : 18,151.92 = 7,849.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,155.72/18,151.92 = 7,849.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,155.72x = 18,151.92 × 7,849.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,155.72x = 142,483,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,483,496.04/13,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,830.54

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