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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.52, 18,157.59 and 7,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.52, 18,157.59 and 7,855.44 is: 10,840.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.52 : 18,157.59 = 7,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.52/18,157.59 = 7,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.52x = 18,157.59 × 7,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.52x = 142,635,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,635,858.79/13,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.63

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