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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,035.60, 17,998.20 and 8,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,035.60, 17,998.20 and 8,256.60 is: 11,399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,035.60 : 17,998.20 = 8,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,035.60/17,998.20 = 8,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,035.60x = 17,998.20 × 8,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,035.60x = 148,603,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,603,938.12/13,035.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.85

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