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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,423.08, 20,111.88 and 8,218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,423.08, 20,111.88 and 8,218.08 is: 12,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,423.08 : 20,111.88 = 8,218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,423.08/20,111.88 = 8,218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,423.08x = 20,111.88 × 8,218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,423.08x = 165,281,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,281,038.79/13,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.20

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