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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.80, 18,157.03 and 7,493.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.80, 18,157.03 and 7,493.65 is: 10,340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.80 : 18,157.03 = 7,493.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.80/18,157.03 = 7,493.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.80x = 18,157.03 × 7,493.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.80x = 136,062,299.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,062,299.61/13,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,340.03

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