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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.68, 18,157.27 and 7,189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.68, 18,157.27 and 7,189.38 is: 9,921.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.68 : 18,157.27 = 7,189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.68/18,157.27 = 7,189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.68x = 18,157.27 × 7,189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.68x = 130,539,513.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,539,513.79/13,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,921.16

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