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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,444.36, 18,550.28 and 8,139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,444.36, 18,550.28 and 8,139.06 is: 11,230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,444.36 : 18,550.28 = 8,139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,444.36/18,550.28 = 8,139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,444.36x = 18,550.28 × 8,139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,444.36x = 150,981,862.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,981,862.28/13,444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,230.13

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