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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,252.92, 18,292.50 and 8,214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,252.92, 18,292.50 and 8,214.27 is: 11,337.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,252.92 : 18,292.50 = 8,214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,252.92/18,292.50 = 8,214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,252.92x = 18,292.50 × 8,214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,252.92x = 150,259,533.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,259,533.98/13,252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,337.84

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