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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,183.74, 18,193.29 and 7,215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,183.74, 18,193.29 and 7,215.24 is: 9,956.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,183.74 : 18,193.29 = 7,215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,183.74/18,193.29 = 7,215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,183.74x = 18,193.29 × 7,215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,183.74x = 131,268,953.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,268,953.74/13,183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,956.88

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