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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,217.85, 18,231.08 and 11,225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,217.85, 18,231.08 and 11,225.25 is: 15,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,217.85 : 18,231.08 = 11,225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,217.85/18,231.08 = 11,225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,217.85x = 18,231.08 × 11,225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,217.85x = 204,648,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,648,374.64/13,217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,482.73

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