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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,053.12, 17,995.68 and 8,854.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,053.12, 17,995.68 and 8,854.08 is: 12,206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,053.12 : 17,995.68 = 8,854.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,053.12/17,995.68 = 8,854.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,053.12x = 17,995.68 × 8,854.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,053.12x = 159,335,190.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,335,190.37/13,053.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,206.67

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