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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,216.40, 18,239.48 and 8,732.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,216.40, 18,239.48 and 8,732.30 is: 12,051.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,216.40 : 18,239.48 = 8,732.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,216.40/18,239.48 = 8,732.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,216.40x = 18,239.48 × 8,732.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,216.40x = 159,272,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,272,611.20/13,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,051.13

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