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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,170.58, 18,182.01 and 10,179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,170.58, 18,182.01 and 10,179.66 is: 14,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,170.58 : 18,182.01 = 10,179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,170.58/18,182.01 = 10,179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,170.58x = 18,182.01 × 10,179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,170.58x = 185,086,589.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,086,589.01/13,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,053.03

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