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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,046.74, 18,013.85 and 8,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,046.74, 18,013.85 and 8,017.70 is: 11,070.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,046.74 : 18,013.85 = 8,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,046.74/18,013.85 = 8,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,046.74x = 18,013.85 × 8,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,046.74x = 144,429,545.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,429,545.05/13,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,070.17

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