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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,146.30, 18,135.09 and 9,557.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,146.30, 18,135.09 and 9,557.19 is: 13,183.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,146.30 : 18,135.09 = 9,557.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,146.30/18,135.09 = 9,557.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,146.30x = 18,135.09 × 9,557.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,146.30x = 173,320,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,320,500.80/13,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,183.98

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