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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.48, 18,305.87 and 8,230.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.48, 18,305.87 and 8,230.86 is: 11,355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.48 : 18,305.87 = 8,230.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.48/18,305.87 = 8,230.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.48x = 18,305.87 × 8,230.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.48x = 150,673,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,673,011.99/13,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,355.71

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