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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,164.52, 18,167.08 and 7,859.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,164.52, 18,167.08 and 7,859.23 is: 10,845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,164.52 : 18,167.08 = 7,859.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,164.52/18,167.08 = 7,859.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,164.52x = 18,167.08 × 7,859.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,164.52x = 142,779,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,779,260.15/13,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.76

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