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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,154.76, 18,146.82 and 8,905.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,154.76, 18,146.82 and 8,905.96 is: 12,285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,154.76 : 18,146.82 = 8,905.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,154.76/18,146.82 = 8,905.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,154.76x = 18,146.82 × 8,905.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,154.76x = 161,614,853.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,614,853.05/13,154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.66

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