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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,171.59, 18,176.67 and 7,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,171.59, 18,176.67 and 7,203.20 is: 9,940.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,171.59 : 18,176.67 = 7,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,171.59/18,176.67 = 7,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,171.59x = 18,176.67 × 7,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,171.59x = 130,930,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,930,098.46/13,171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,940.34

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