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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,144.93, 18,129.72 and 8,429.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,144.93, 18,129.72 and 8,429.65 is: 11,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,144.93 : 18,129.72 = 8,429.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,144.93/18,129.72 = 8,429.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,144.93x = 18,129.72 × 8,429.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,144.93x = 152,827,194.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,827,194.20/13,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,626.32

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