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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.22, 18,163.36 and 7,420.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.22, 18,163.36 and 7,420.09 is: 10,240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.22 : 18,163.36 = 7,420.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.22/18,163.36 = 7,420.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.22x = 18,163.36 × 7,420.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.22x = 134,773,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,773,765.90/13,161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.22

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