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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.72, 18,528.95 and 8,123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.72, 18,528.95 and 8,123.46 is: 11,211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.72 : 18,528.95 = 8,123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.72/18,528.95 = 8,123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.72x = 18,528.95 × 8,123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.72x = 150,519,143.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,519,143.55/13,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,211.25

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