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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,425.85, 18,526.77 and 8,123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,425.85, 18,526.77 and 8,123.59 is: 11,210.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,425.85 : 18,526.77 = 8,123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,425.85/18,526.77 = 8,123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,425.85x = 18,526.77 × 8,123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,425.85x = 150,503,883.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,503,883.50/13,425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,210.01

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