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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,123.76, 18,110.47 and 7,155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,123.76, 18,110.47 and 7,155.55 is: 9,874.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,123.76 : 18,110.47 = 7,155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,123.76/18,110.47 = 7,155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,123.76x = 18,110.47 × 7,155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,123.76x = 129,590,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,590,292.55/13,123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,874.48

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