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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,047.67, 18,007.41 and 8,575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,047.67, 18,007.41 and 8,575.12 is: 11,834.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,047.67 : 18,007.41 = 8,575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,047.67/18,007.41 = 8,575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,047.67x = 18,007.41 × 8,575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,047.67x = 154,415,701.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,415,701.64/13,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,834.73

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