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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,417.78, 18,513.72 and 8,111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,417.78, 18,513.72 and 8,111.56 is: 11,192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,417.78 : 18,513.72 = 8,111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,417.78/18,513.72 = 8,111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,417.78x = 18,513.72 × 8,111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,417.78x = 150,175,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,175,150.60/13,417.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,192.25

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