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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,032.53, 19,548.78 and 9,154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,032.53, 19,548.78 and 9,154.25 is: 13,731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,032.53 : 19,548.78 = 9,154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,032.53/19,548.78 = 9,154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,032.53x = 19,548.78 × 9,154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,032.53x = 178,954,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,954,321.57/13,032.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,731.36

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