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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,159.23, 18,159.78 and 7,190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,159.23, 18,159.78 and 7,190.89 is: 9,923.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,159.23 : 18,159.78 = 7,190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,159.23/18,159.78 = 7,190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,159.23x = 18,159.78 × 7,190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,159.23x = 130,585,007.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,585,007.83/13,159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,923.46

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