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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,241.64, 18,276.94 and 8,203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,241.64, 18,276.94 and 8,203.01 is: 11,322.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,241.64 : 18,276.94 = 8,203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,241.64/18,276.94 = 8,203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,241.64x = 18,276.94 × 8,203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,241.64x = 149,925,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,925,840.46/13,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,322.30

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