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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.55, 18,157.37 and 7,189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.55, 18,157.37 and 7,189.26 is: 9,921.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.55 : 18,157.37 = 7,189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.55/18,157.37 = 7,189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.55x = 18,157.37 × 7,189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.55x = 130,538,163.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,538,163.67/13,157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,921.16

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