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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,035.64, 17,997.50 and 8,567.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,035.64, 17,997.50 and 8,567.32 is: 11,828.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,035.64 : 17,997.50 = 8,567.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,035.64/17,997.50 = 8,567.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,035.64x = 17,997.50 × 8,567.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,035.64x = 154,190,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,190,341.70/13,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,828.37

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