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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,157.83, 18,157.73 and 7,189.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,157.83, 18,157.73 and 7,189.35 is: 9,921.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,157.83 : 18,157.73 = 7,189.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,157.83/18,157.73 = 7,189.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,157.83x = 18,157.73 × 7,189.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,157.83x = 130,542,276.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,542,276.18/13,157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,921.26

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