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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,182.88, 18,167.82 and 10,811.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,182.88, 18,167.82 and 10,811.20 is: 14,899.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,182.88 : 18,167.82 = 10,811.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,182.88/18,167.82 = 10,811.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,182.88x = 18,167.82 × 10,811.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,182.88x = 196,415,935.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,415,935.58/13,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,899.32

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