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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,191.84, 18,205.56 and 7,524.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,191.84, 18,205.56 and 7,524.72 is: 10,384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,191.84 : 18,205.56 = 7,524.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,191.84/18,205.56 = 7,524.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,191.84x = 18,205.56 × 7,524.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,191.84x = 136,991,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,991,741.44/13,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.58

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