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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,169.80, 18,174.54 and 7,865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,169.80, 18,174.54 and 7,865.08 is: 10,853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,169.80 : 18,174.54 = 7,865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,169.80/18,174.54 = 7,865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,169.80x = 18,174.54 × 7,865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,169.80x = 142,944,211.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,944,211.06/13,169.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.94

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