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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,043.08, 18,001.20 and 8,006.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,043.08, 18,001.20 and 8,006.23 is: 11,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,043.08 : 18,001.20 = 8,006.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,043.08/18,001.20 = 8,006.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,043.08x = 18,001.20 × 8,006.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,043.08x = 144,121,747.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,121,747.48/13,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.67

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