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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,458.15, 18,567.36 and 8,151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,458.15, 18,567.36 and 8,151.03 is: 11,245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,458.15 : 18,567.36 = 8,151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,458.15/18,567.36 = 8,151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,458.15x = 18,567.36 × 8,151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,458.15x = 151,343,108.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,343,108.38/13,458.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.46

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