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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,039.81, 17,991.92 and 8,798.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,039.81, 17,991.92 and 8,798.74 is: 12,140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,039.81 : 17,991.92 = 8,798.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,039.81/17,991.92 = 8,798.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,039.81x = 17,991.92 × 8,798.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,039.81x = 158,306,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,306,203.20/13,039.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.23

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