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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.24, 18,205.29 and 8,159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.24, 18,205.29 and 8,159.85 is: 11,256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.24 : 18,205.29 = 8,159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.24/18,205.29 = 8,159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.24x = 18,205.29 × 8,159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.24x = 148,552,435.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,552,435.61/13,197.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,256.33

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