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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.40, 18,144.72 and 9,375.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.40, 18,144.72 and 9,375.24 is: 12,934.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.40 : 18,144.72 = 9,375.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.40/18,144.72 = 9,375.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.40x = 18,144.72 × 9,375.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.40x = 170,111,104.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,111,104.73/13,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,934.83

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