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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,825.55, 19,079.57 and 8,161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,825.55, 19,079.57 and 8,161.68 is: 11,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,825.55 : 19,079.57 = 8,161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,825.55/19,079.57 = 8,161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,825.55x = 19,079.57 × 8,161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,825.55x = 155,721,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,721,304.07/13,825.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,263.30

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