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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.38, 18,163.57 and 7,420.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.38, 18,163.57 and 7,420.25 is: 10,240.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.38 : 18,163.57 = 7,420.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.38/18,163.57 = 7,420.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.38x = 18,163.57 × 7,420.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.38x = 134,778,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,778,230.29/13,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.43

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