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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,155.58, 18,155.06 and 7,853.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,155.58, 18,155.06 and 7,853.48 is: 10,838.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,155.58 : 18,155.06 = 7,853.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,155.58/18,155.06 = 7,853.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,155.58x = 18,155.06 × 7,853.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,155.58x = 142,580,270.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,580,270.57/13,155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,838.01

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