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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,225.67, 18,252.26 and 8,741.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,225.67, 18,252.26 and 8,741.55 is: 12,063.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,225.67 : 18,252.26 = 8,741.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,225.67/18,252.26 = 8,741.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,225.67x = 18,252.26 × 8,741.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,225.67x = 159,552,999.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,552,999.70/13,225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,063.89

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