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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,487.55, 18,609.62 and 8,182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,487.55, 18,609.62 and 8,182.23 is: 11,289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,487.55 : 18,609.62 = 8,182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,487.55/18,609.62 = 8,182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,487.55x = 18,609.62 × 8,182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,487.55x = 152,268,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,268,150.14/13,487.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,289.53

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