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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,121.54, 18,115.26 and 8,643.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,121.54, 18,115.26 and 8,643.66 is: 11,933.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,121.54 : 18,115.26 = 8,643.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,121.54/18,115.26 = 8,643.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,121.54x = 18,115.26 × 8,643.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,121.54x = 156,582,148.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,582,148.25/13,121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,933.21

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