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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,259.50, 18,293.55 and 8,221.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,259.50, 18,293.55 and 8,221.91 is: 11,343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,259.50 : 18,293.55 = 8,221.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,259.50/18,293.55 = 8,221.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,259.50x = 18,293.55 × 8,221.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,259.50x = 150,407,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,407,850.77/13,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,343.41

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