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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,153.77, 18,148.95 and 8,444.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,153.77, 18,148.95 and 8,444.43 is: 11,651.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,153.77 : 18,148.95 = 8,444.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,153.77/18,148.95 = 8,444.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,153.77x = 18,148.95 × 8,444.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,153.77x = 153,257,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,257,537.85/13,153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,651.23

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