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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,548.78, 18,700.22 and 8,245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,548.78, 18,700.22 and 8,245.31 is: 11,380.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,548.78 : 18,700.22 = 8,245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,548.78/18,700.22 = 8,245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,548.78x = 18,700.22 × 8,245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,548.78x = 154,189,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,189,038.08/13,548.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,380.29

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