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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,199.67, 18,216.18 and 8,160.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,199.67, 18,216.18 and 8,160.03 is: 11,261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,199.67 : 18,216.18 = 8,160.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,199.67/18,216.18 = 8,160.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,199.67x = 18,216.18 × 8,160.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,199.67x = 148,644,575.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,644,575.29/13,199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,261.23

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