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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,152.70, 18,131.84 and 8,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,152.70, 18,131.84 and 8,113.52 is: 11,185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,152.70 : 18,131.84 = 8,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,152.70/18,131.84 = 8,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,152.70x = 18,131.84 × 8,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,152.70x = 147,113,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,113,046.48/13,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,185.01

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