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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,165.20, 18,172.08 and 10,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,165.20, 18,172.08 and 10,832.40 is: 14,952.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,165.20 : 18,172.08 = 10,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,165.20/18,172.08 = 10,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,165.20x = 18,172.08 × 10,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,165.20x = 196,847,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,847,239.39/13,165.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,952.09

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