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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,411.62, 18,495.16 and 8,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,411.62, 18,495.16 and 8,033.20 is: 11,078.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,411.62 : 18,495.16 = 8,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,411.62/18,495.16 = 8,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,411.62x = 18,495.16 × 8,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,411.62x = 148,575,252.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,575,252.99/13,411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,078.10

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