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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,342.57, 18,415.28 and 8,797.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,342.57, 18,415.28 and 8,797.25 is: 12,141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,342.57 : 18,415.28 = 8,797.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,342.57/18,415.28 = 8,797.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,342.57x = 18,415.28 × 8,797.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,342.57x = 162,003,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,003,890.01/13,342.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,141.88

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