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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,476.27, 18,607.23 and 8,178.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,476.27, 18,607.23 and 8,178.24 is: 11,292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,476.27 : 18,607.23 = 8,178.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,476.27/18,607.23 = 8,178.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,476.27x = 18,607.23 × 8,178.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,476.27x = 152,174,392.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,174,392.68/13,476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,292.03

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