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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,153.23, 18,151.83 and 7,185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,153.23, 18,151.83 and 7,185.56 is: 9,916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,153.23 : 18,151.83 = 7,185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,153.23/18,151.83 = 7,185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,153.23x = 18,151.83 × 7,185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,153.23x = 130,430,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,430,972.82/13,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,916.27

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