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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,405.42, 18,499.97 and 8,099.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,405.42, 18,499.97 and 8,099.21 is: 11,177.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,405.42 : 18,499.97 = 8,099.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,405.42/18,499.97 = 8,099.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,405.42x = 18,499.97 × 8,099.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,405.42x = 149,835,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,835,142.02/13,405.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,177.21

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