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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,005.58, 17,949.36 and 8,533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,005.58, 17,949.36 and 8,533.12 is: 11,776.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,005.58 : 17,949.36 = 8,533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,005.58/17,949.36 = 8,533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,005.58x = 17,949.36 × 8,533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,005.58x = 153,164,042.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,164,042.80/13,005.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,776.79

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