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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,029.75, 17,995.91 and 8,830.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,029.75, 17,995.91 and 8,830.71 is: 12,196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,029.75 : 17,995.91 = 8,830.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,029.75/17,995.91 = 8,830.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,029.75x = 17,995.91 × 8,830.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,029.75x = 158,916,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,916,618.24/13,029.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.44

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