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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.16, 18,152.74 and 7,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.16, 18,152.74 and 7,849.32 is: 10,829.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.16 : 18,152.74 = 7,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.16/18,152.74 = 7,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.16x = 18,152.74 × 7,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.16x = 142,486,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,486,665.14/13,157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.59

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