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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,191.08, 18,203.92 and 8,155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,191.08, 18,203.92 and 8,155.16 is: 11,254.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,191.08 : 18,203.92 = 8,155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,191.08/18,203.92 = 8,155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,191.08x = 18,203.92 × 8,155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,191.08x = 148,455,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,455,880.23/13,191.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,254.26

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