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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,224.81, 18,248.25 and 8,515.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,224.81, 18,248.25 and 8,515.47 is: 11,750.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,224.81 : 18,248.25 = 8,515.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,224.81/18,248.25 = 8,515.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,224.81x = 18,248.25 × 8,515.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,224.81x = 155,392,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,392,425.43/13,224.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,750.07

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