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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,223.70, 18,244.80 and 8,510.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,223.70, 18,244.80 and 8,510.67 is: 11,742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,223.70 : 18,244.80 = 8,510.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,223.70/18,244.80 = 8,510.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,223.70x = 18,244.80 × 8,510.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,223.70x = 155,275,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,275,472.02/13,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,742.21

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