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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,176.29, 18,152.78 and 9,190.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,176.29, 18,152.78 and 9,190.49 is: 12,661.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,176.29 : 18,152.78 = 9,190.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,176.29/18,152.78 = 9,190.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,176.29x = 18,152.78 × 9,190.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,176.29x = 166,832,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,832,806.35/13,176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,661.59

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