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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,357.55, 18,427.63 and 8,049.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,357.55, 18,427.63 and 8,049.35 is: 11,104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,357.55 : 18,427.63 = 8,049.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,357.55/18,427.63 = 8,049.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,357.55x = 18,427.63 × 8,049.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,357.55x = 148,330,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,330,443.54/13,357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,104.61

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