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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,333.20, 18,477.58 and 13,145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,333.20, 18,477.58 and 13,145.28 is: 18,217.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,333.20 : 18,477.58 = 13,145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,333.20/18,477.58 = 13,145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,333.20x = 18,477.58 × 13,145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,333.20x = 242,892,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,892,962.82/13,333.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,217.15

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