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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,307.20, 18,363.46 and 8,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,307.20, 18,363.46 and 8,002.52 is: 11,043.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,307.20 : 18,363.46 = 8,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,307.20/18,363.46 = 8,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,307.20x = 18,363.46 × 8,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,307.20x = 146,953,955.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,953,955.92/13,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.19

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