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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,451.72, 18,555.68 and 8,072.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,451.72, 18,555.68 and 8,072.71 is: 11,135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,451.72 : 18,555.68 = 8,072.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,451.72/18,555.68 = 8,072.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,451.72x = 18,555.68 × 8,072.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,451.72x = 149,794,597.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,794,597.29/13,451.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,135.72

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