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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.14, 18,151.88 and 9,567.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.14, 18,151.88 and 9,567.53 is: 13,198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.14 : 18,151.88 = 9,567.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.14/18,151.88 = 9,567.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.14x = 18,151.88 × 9,567.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.14x = 173,668,589.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,668,589.62/13,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,198.57

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