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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,178.84, 18,193.38 and 7,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,178.84, 18,193.38 and 7,588.76 is: 10,476.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,178.84 : 18,193.38 = 7,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,178.84/18,193.38 = 7,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,178.84x = 18,193.38 × 7,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,178.84x = 138,065,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,065,194.41/13,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,476.28

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