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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,629.53, 18,802.05 and 8,315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,629.53, 18,802.05 and 8,315.12 is: 11,470.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,629.53 : 18,802.05 = 8,315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,629.53/18,802.05 = 8,315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,629.53x = 18,802.05 × 8,315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,629.53x = 156,341,302.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,341,302.00/13,629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,470.78

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