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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.78, 18,524.76 and 8,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.78, 18,524.76 and 8,119.56 is: 11,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.78 : 18,524.76 = 8,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.78/18,524.76 = 8,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.78x = 18,524.76 × 8,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.78x = 150,412,900.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,412,900.31/13,425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,203.29

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