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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,161.73, 18,151.43 and 10,920.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,161.73, 18,151.43 and 10,920.06 is: 15,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,161.73 : 18,151.43 = 10,920.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,161.73/18,151.43 = 10,920.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,161.73x = 18,151.43 × 10,920.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,161.73x = 198,214,613.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,214,613.93/13,161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.92

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