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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,159.72, 18,160.09 and 7,191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,159.72, 18,160.09 and 7,191.24 is: 9,923.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,159.72 : 18,160.09 = 7,191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,159.72/18,160.09 = 7,191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,159.72x = 18,160.09 × 7,191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,159.72x = 130,593,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,593,565.61/13,159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,923.73

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