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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,156.63, 18,155.75 and 7,854.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,156.63, 18,155.75 and 7,854.98 is: 10,839.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,156.63 : 18,155.75 = 7,854.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,156.63/18,155.75 = 7,854.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,156.63x = 18,155.75 × 7,854.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,156.63x = 142,612,923.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,612,923.08/13,156.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839.63

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