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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.58, 18,157.82 and 7,855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.58, 18,157.82 and 7,855.48 is: 10,840.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.58 : 18,157.82 = 7,855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.58/18,157.82 = 7,855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.58x = 18,157.82 × 7,855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.58x = 142,638,391.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,638,391.85/13,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,840.78

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