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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,242.97, 18,270.07 and 8,529.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,242.97, 18,270.07 and 8,529.99 is: 11,768.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,242.97 : 18,270.07 = 8,529.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,242.97/18,270.07 = 8,529.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,242.97x = 18,270.07 × 8,529.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,242.97x = 155,843,514.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,843,514.40/13,242.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,768.02

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