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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,158.77, 18,171.22 and 8,451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,158.77, 18,171.22 and 8,451.25 is: 11,670.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,158.77 : 18,171.22 = 8,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,158.77/18,171.22 = 8,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,158.77x = 18,171.22 × 8,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,158.77x = 153,569,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,569,523.03/13,158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,670.51

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