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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.55, 18,215.39 and 7,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.55, 18,215.39 and 7,231.44 is: 9,979.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.55 : 18,215.39 = 7,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.55/18,215.39 = 7,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.55x = 18,215.39 × 7,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.55x = 131,723,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,723,499.86/13,199.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,979.39

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