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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.94, 18,215.53 and 7,231.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.94, 18,215.53 and 7,231.49 is: 9,979.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.94 : 18,215.53 = 7,231.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.94/18,215.53 = 7,231.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.94x = 18,215.53 × 7,231.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.94x = 131,725,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,725,423.04/13,199.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,979.24

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