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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,152.84, 18,154.98 and 9,175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,152.84, 18,154.98 and 9,175.32 is: 12,664.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,152.84 : 18,154.98 = 9,175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,152.84/18,154.98 = 9,175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,152.84x = 18,154.98 × 9,175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,152.84x = 166,577,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,577,751.09/13,152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,664.77

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