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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,170.21, 18,174.90 and 7,504.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,170.21, 18,174.90 and 7,504.71 is: 10,356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,170.21 : 18,174.90 = 7,504.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,170.21/18,174.90 = 7,504.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,170.21x = 18,174.90 × 7,504.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,170.21x = 136,397,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,397,262.90/13,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,356.50

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