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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,320.63, 18,384.72 and 8,015.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,320.63, 18,384.72 and 8,015.94 is: 11,063.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,320.63 : 18,384.72 = 8,015.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,320.63/18,384.72 = 8,015.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,320.63x = 18,384.72 × 8,015.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,320.63x = 147,370,812.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,370,812.44/13,320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.35

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