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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,552.08, 18,703.52 and 8,247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,552.08, 18,703.52 and 8,247.68 is: 11,382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,552.08 : 18,703.52 = 8,247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,552.08/18,703.52 = 8,247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,552.08x = 18,703.52 × 8,247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,552.08x = 154,260,647.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,260,647.83/13,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,382.80

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