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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.13, 18,133.52 and 8,896.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.13, 18,133.52 and 8,896.37 is: 12,272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.13 : 18,133.52 = 8,896.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.13/18,133.52 = 8,896.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.13x = 18,133.52 × 8,896.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.13x = 161,322,368.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,322,368.17/13,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.41

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