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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,180.72, 18,190.20 and 7,593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,180.72, 18,190.20 and 7,593.52 is: 10,479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,180.72 : 18,190.20 = 7,593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,180.72/18,190.20 = 7,593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,180.72x = 18,190.20 × 7,593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,180.72x = 138,127,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,127,647.50/13,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.52

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