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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.61, 18,121.62 and 8,415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.61, 18,121.62 and 8,415.89 is: 11,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.61 : 18,121.62 = 8,415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.61/18,121.62 = 8,415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.61x = 18,121.62 × 8,415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.61x = 152,509,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,509,605.85/13,131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,613.93

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