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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,179.24, 18,191.96 and 8,147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,179.24, 18,191.96 and 8,147.32 is: 11,246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,179.24 : 18,191.96 = 8,147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,179.24/18,191.96 = 8,147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,179.24x = 18,191.96 × 8,147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,179.24x = 148,215,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,215,719.55/13,179.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,246.15

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