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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,620.69, 18,797.27 and 8,315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,620.69, 18,797.27 and 8,315.19 is: 11,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,620.69 : 18,797.27 = 8,315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,620.69/18,797.27 = 8,315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,620.69x = 18,797.27 × 8,315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,620.69x = 156,302,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,302,829.96/13,620.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,475.40

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