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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,318.68, 18,381.06 and 8,013.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,318.68, 18,381.06 and 8,013.42 is: 11,059.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,318.68 : 18,381.06 = 8,013.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,318.68/18,381.06 = 8,013.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,318.68x = 18,381.06 × 8,013.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,318.68x = 147,295,153.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,295,153.83/13,318.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.29

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