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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,423.44, 18,525.60 and 8,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,423.44, 18,525.60 and 8,119.56 is: 11,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,423.44 : 18,525.60 = 8,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,423.44/18,525.60 = 8,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,423.44x = 18,525.60 × 8,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,423.44x = 150,419,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,419,720.74/13,423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,205.75

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