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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,181.24, 18,194.72 and 8,149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,181.24, 18,194.72 and 8,149.32 is: 11,248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,181.24 : 18,194.72 = 8,149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,181.24/18,194.72 = 8,149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,181.24x = 18,194.72 × 8,149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,181.24x = 148,274,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,274,595.59/13,181.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,248.91

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