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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,154.40, 18,153.72 and 7,853.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,154.40, 18,153.72 and 7,853.76 is: 10,838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,154.40 : 18,153.72 = 7,853.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,154.40/18,153.72 = 7,853.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,154.40x = 18,153.72 × 7,853.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,154.40x = 142,574,959.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,574,959.99/13,154.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.58

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