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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,223.58, 18,247.05 and 7,846.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,223.58, 18,247.05 and 7,846.98 is: 10,827.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,223.58 : 18,247.05 = 7,846.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,223.58/18,247.05 = 7,846.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,223.58x = 18,247.05 × 7,846.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,223.58x = 143,184,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,184,236.41/13,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,827.95

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