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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.47, 17,992.39 and 8,733.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.47, 17,992.39 and 8,733.97 is: 12,057.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.47 : 17,992.39 = 8,733.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.47/17,992.39 = 8,733.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.47x = 17,992.39 × 8,733.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.47x = 157,144,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,144,994.49/13,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.03

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