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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.78, 18,163.20 and 7,572.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.78, 18,163.20 and 7,572.78 is: 10,450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.78 : 18,163.20 = 7,572.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.78/18,163.20 = 7,572.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.78x = 18,163.20 × 7,572.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.78x = 137,545,917.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,545,917.70/13,161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,450.40

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