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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,139.54, 18,101.76 and 9,153.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,139.54, 18,101.76 and 9,153.44 is: 12,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,139.54 : 18,101.76 = 9,153.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,139.54/18,101.76 = 9,153.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,139.54x = 18,101.76 × 9,153.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,139.54x = 165,693,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,693,374.05/13,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,610.29

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