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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,175.06, 18,176.47 and 8,394.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,175.06, 18,176.47 and 8,394.15 is: 11,580.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,175.06 : 18,176.47 = 8,394.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,175.06/18,176.47 = 8,394.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,175.06x = 18,176.47 × 8,394.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,175.06x = 152,575,924.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,575,924.77/13,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,580.67

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