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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,125.24, 18,093.78 and 9,975.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,125.24, 18,093.78 and 9,975.96 is: 13,752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,125.24 : 18,093.78 = 9,975.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,125.24/18,093.78 = 9,975.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,125.24x = 18,093.78 × 9,975.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,125.24x = 180,502,825.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,502,825.53/13,125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.34

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