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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.44, 18,157.70 and 7,189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.44, 18,157.70 and 7,189.54 is: 9,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.44 : 18,157.70 = 7,189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.44/18,157.70 = 7,189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.44x = 18,157.70 × 7,189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.44x = 130,545,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,545,510.46/13,157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,921.80

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