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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,044.88, 17,999.30 and 8,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,044.88, 17,999.30 and 8,266.70 is: 11,406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,044.88 : 17,999.30 = 8,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,044.88/17,999.30 = 8,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,044.88x = 17,999.30 × 8,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,044.88x = 148,794,813.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,794,813.31/13,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.38

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