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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,220.08, 18,236.35 and 8,181.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,220.08, 18,236.35 and 8,181.09 is: 11,285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,220.08 : 18,236.35 = 8,181.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,220.08/18,236.35 = 8,181.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,220.08x = 18,236.35 × 8,181.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,220.08x = 149,193,245.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,193,245.76/13,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,285.35

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