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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.64, 17,994.74 and 8,565.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.64, 17,994.74 and 8,565.32 is: 11,825.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.64 : 17,994.74 = 8,565.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.64/17,994.74 = 8,565.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.64x = 17,994.74 × 8,565.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.64x = 154,130,706.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,130,706.42/13,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,825.61

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