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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.04, 18,302.42 and 8,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.04, 18,302.42 and 8,225.06 is: 11,347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.04 : 18,302.42 = 8,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.04/18,302.42 = 8,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.04x = 18,302.42 × 8,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.04x = 150,538,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,538,502.65/13,266.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,347.66

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