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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,575.80, 18,731.04 and 8,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,575.80, 18,731.04 and 8,273 is: 11,414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,575.80 : 18,731.04 = 8,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,575.80/18,731.04 = 8,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,575.80x = 18,731.04 × 8,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,575.80x = 154,961,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,961,893.92/13,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.57

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