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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,031.49, 17,992.35 and 8,322.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,031.49, 17,992.35 and 8,322.15 is: 11,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,031.49 : 17,992.35 = 8,322.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,031.49/17,992.35 = 8,322.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,031.49x = 17,992.35 × 8,322.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,031.49x = 149,735,035.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,735,035.55/13,031.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,490.25

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