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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,146.69, 18,144.18 and 8,367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,146.69, 18,144.18 and 8,367.12 is: 11,547.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,146.69 : 18,144.18 = 8,367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,146.69/18,144.18 = 8,367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,146.69x = 18,144.18 × 8,367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,146.69x = 151,814,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,814,531.36/13,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,547.74

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