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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,169.94, 18,176.18 and 7,506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,169.94, 18,176.18 and 7,506.72 is: 10,360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,169.94 : 18,176.18 = 7,506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,169.94/18,176.18 = 7,506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,169.94x = 18,176.18 × 7,506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,169.94x = 136,443,456.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,443,456.40/13,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,360.22

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