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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,452.58, 18,565.77 and 8,147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,452.58, 18,565.77 and 8,147.08 is: 11,243.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,452.58 : 18,565.77 = 8,147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,452.58/18,565.77 = 8,147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,452.58x = 18,565.77 × 8,147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,452.58x = 151,256,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,256,813.45/13,452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,243.70

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