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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,153.89, 18,157.57 and 8,120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,153.89, 18,157.57 and 8,120.15 is: 11,209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,153.89 : 18,157.57 = 8,120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,153.89/18,157.57 = 8,120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,153.89x = 18,157.57 × 8,120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,153.89x = 147,442,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,442,149.04/13,153.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,209.01

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