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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,211.55, 18,233.80 and 8,177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,211.55, 18,233.80 and 8,177.39 is: 11,285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,211.55 : 18,233.80 = 8,177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,211.55/18,233.80 = 8,177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,211.55x = 18,233.80 × 8,177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,211.55x = 149,104,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,104,893.78/13,211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,285.95

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