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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.04, 18,157.72 and 7,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.04, 18,157.72 and 7,855.28 is: 10,835.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.04 : 18,157.72 = 7,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.04/18,157.72 = 7,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.04x = 18,157.72 × 7,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.04x = 142,633,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,633,974.76/13,164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.12

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