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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,153.23, 18,146.25 and 8,371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,153.23, 18,146.25 and 8,371.92 is: 11,549.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,153.23 : 18,146.25 = 8,371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,153.23/18,146.25 = 8,371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,153.23x = 18,146.25 × 8,371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,153.23x = 151,918,953.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,918,953.30/13,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.94

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