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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,033.94, 17,983.82 and 8,792.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,033.94, 17,983.82 and 8,792.87 is: 12,132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,033.94 : 17,983.82 = 8,792.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,033.94/17,983.82 = 8,792.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,033.94x = 17,983.82 × 8,792.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,033.94x = 158,129,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,129,323.43/13,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.12

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