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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.24, 18,217.14 and 7,535

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.24, 18,217.14 and 7,535 is: 10,399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.24 : 18,217.14 = 7,535 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.24/18,217.14 = 7,535/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.24x = 18,217.14 × 7,535
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.24x = 137,266,149.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,266,149.90/13,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,399.55

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