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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,162.60, 18,133.50 and 9,176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,162.60, 18,133.50 and 9,176.44 is: 12,641.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,162.60 : 18,133.50 = 9,176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,162.60/18,133.50 = 9,176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,162.60x = 18,133.50 × 9,176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,162.60x = 166,400,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,400,974.74/13,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,641.95

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