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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,041.15, 17,997.04 and 8,002.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,041.15, 17,997.04 and 8,002.85 is: 11,044.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,041.15 : 17,997.04 = 8,002.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,041.15/17,997.04 = 8,002.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,041.15x = 17,997.04 × 8,002.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,041.15x = 144,027,587.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,027,587.80/13,041.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.08

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