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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,145.28, 18,138.72 and 7,556.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,145.28, 18,138.72 and 7,556.64 is: 10,427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,145.28 : 18,138.72 = 7,556.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,145.28/18,138.72 = 7,556.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,145.28x = 18,138.72 × 7,556.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,145.28x = 137,067,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,067,777.10/13,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.15

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