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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,435.02, 18,541.98 and 8,131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,435.02, 18,541.98 and 8,131.68 is: 11,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,435.02 : 18,541.98 = 8,131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,435.02/18,541.98 = 8,131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,435.02x = 18,541.98 × 8,131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,435.02x = 150,777,447.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,777,447.93/13,435.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,222.72

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