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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,294.08, 18,347.52 and 8,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,294.08, 18,347.52 and 8,332.80 is: 11,500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,294.08 : 18,347.52 = 8,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,294.08/18,347.52 = 8,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,294.08x = 18,347.52 × 8,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,294.08x = 152,886,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,886,214.66/13,294.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.32

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