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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,167.59, 18,172.98 and 7,504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,167.59, 18,172.98 and 7,504.39 is: 10,357.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,167.59 : 18,172.98 = 7,504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,167.59/18,172.98 = 7,504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,167.59x = 18,172.98 × 7,504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,167.59x = 136,377,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,377,129.38/13,167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,357.03

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