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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,427.67, 18,531.89 and 8,122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,427.67, 18,531.89 and 8,122.48 is: 11,210.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,427.67 : 18,531.89 = 8,122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,427.67/18,531.89 = 8,122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,427.67x = 18,531.89 × 8,122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,427.67x = 150,524,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,524,849.40/13,427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,210.05

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