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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,423.52, 18,521.47 and 8,118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,423.52, 18,521.47 and 8,118.22 is: 11,201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,423.52 : 18,521.47 = 8,118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,423.52/18,521.47 = 8,118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,423.52x = 18,521.47 × 8,118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,423.52x = 150,361,368.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,361,368.18/13,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,201.34

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