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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.76, 18,372.75 and 8,015.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.76, 18,372.75 and 8,015.59 is: 11,054.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.76 : 18,372.75 = 8,015.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.76/18,372.75 = 8,015.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.76x = 18,372.75 × 8,015.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.76x = 147,268,431.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,268,431.17/13,321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.73

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