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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,197.82, 18,201.35 and 8,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,197.82, 18,201.35 and 8,161.24 is: 11,255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,197.82 : 18,201.35 = 8,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,197.82/18,201.35 = 8,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,197.82x = 18,201.35 × 8,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,197.82x = 148,545,585.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,545,585.67/13,197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,255.31

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