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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,162.64, 18,179.53 and 9,593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,162.64, 18,179.53 and 9,593.51 is: 13,250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,162.64 : 18,179.53 = 9,593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,162.64/18,179.53 = 9,593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,162.64x = 18,179.53 × 9,593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,162.64x = 174,405,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,405,502.85/13,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,250.04

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