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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,172.24, 18,171.60 and 7,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,172.24, 18,171.60 and 7,580 is: 10,456.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,172.24 : 18,171.60 = 7,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,172.24/18,171.60 = 7,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,172.24x = 18,171.60 × 7,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,172.24x = 137,740,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,740,728/13,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,456.89

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