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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,551.31, 18,702.53 and 8,245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,551.31, 18,702.53 and 8,245.81 is: 11,380.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,551.31 : 18,702.53 = 8,245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,551.31/18,702.53 = 8,245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,551.31x = 18,702.53 × 8,245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,551.31x = 154,217,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,217,508.90/13,551.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,380.27

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