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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,194.79, 18,206.63 and 7,529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,194.79, 18,206.63 and 7,529.54 is: 10,389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,194.79 : 18,206.63 = 7,529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,194.79/18,206.63 = 7,529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,194.79x = 18,206.63 × 7,529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,194.79x = 137,087,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,087,548.85/13,194.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.52

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