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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,151.54, 18,160.94 and 12,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,151.54, 18,160.94 and 12,233 is: 16,892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,151.54 : 18,160.94 = 12,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,151.54/18,160.94 = 12,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,151.54x = 18,160.94 × 12,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,151.54x = 222,162,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,162,779.02/13,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,892.53

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