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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.14, 18,123.91 and 8,350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.14, 18,123.91 and 8,350.15 is: 11,525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.14 : 18,123.91 = 8,350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.14/18,123.91 = 8,350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.14x = 18,123.91 × 8,350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.14x = 151,337,367.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,337,367.09/13,131.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,525.07

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