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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.55, 18,366.24 and 8,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.55, 18,366.24 and 8,277.80 is: 11,416.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.55 : 18,366.24 = 8,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.55/18,366.24 = 8,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.55x = 18,366.24 × 8,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.55x = 152,032,000.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,032,000.68/13,316.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.77

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