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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.64, 18,274.56 and 8,525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.64, 18,274.56 and 8,525.44 is: 11,759.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.64 : 18,274.56 = 8,525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.64/18,274.56 = 8,525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.64x = 18,274.56 × 8,525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.64x = 155,798,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,798,664.81/13,248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,759.60

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