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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,043.82, 18,006.56 and 8,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,043.82, 18,006.56 and 8,744.20 is: 12,071.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,043.82 : 18,006.56 = 8,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,043.82/18,006.56 = 8,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,043.82x = 18,006.56 × 8,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,043.82x = 157,452,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,452,961.95/13,043.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,071.08

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