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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,171.84, 18,176.97 and 7,873.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,171.84, 18,176.97 and 7,873.72 is: 10,865.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,171.84 : 18,176.97 = 7,873.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,171.84/18,176.97 = 7,873.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,171.84x = 18,176.97 × 7,873.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,171.84x = 143,120,372.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,120,372.23/13,171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,865.63

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