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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,138.79, 18,131.52 and 8,423.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,138.79, 18,131.52 and 8,423.07 is: 11,623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,138.79 : 18,131.52 = 8,423.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,138.79/18,131.52 = 8,423.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,138.79x = 18,131.52 × 8,423.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,138.79x = 152,722,929.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,722,929.39/13,138.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,623.82

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