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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,325.76, 18,384 and 8,017.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,325.76, 18,384 and 8,017.92 is: 11,061.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,325.76 : 18,384 = 8,017.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,325.76/18,384 = 8,017.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,325.76x = 18,384 × 8,017.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,325.76x = 147,401,441.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,401,441.28/13,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.39

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