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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,052.12, 17,994.30 and 8,853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,052.12, 17,994.30 and 8,853.08 is: 12,205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,052.12 : 17,994.30 = 8,853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,052.12/17,994.30 = 8,853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,052.12x = 17,994.30 × 8,853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,052.12x = 159,304,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,304,977.44/13,052.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.30

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