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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,162.23, 18,152.12 and 10,920.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,162.23, 18,152.12 and 10,920.56 is: 15,060.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,162.23 : 18,152.12 = 10,920.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,162.23/18,152.12 = 10,920.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,162.23x = 18,152.12 × 10,920.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,162.23x = 198,231,224.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,231,224.83/13,162.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,060.61

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