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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,049.45, 18,014.90 and 8,274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,049.45, 18,014.90 and 8,274.23 is: 11,422.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,049.45 : 18,014.90 = 8,274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,049.45/18,014.90 = 8,274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,049.45x = 18,014.90 × 8,274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,049.45x = 149,059,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,059,426.03/13,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,422.66

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