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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,056.66, 18,009.27 and 8,338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,056.66, 18,009.27 and 8,338.86 is: 11,501.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,056.66 : 18,009.27 = 8,338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,056.66/18,009.27 = 8,338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,056.66x = 18,009.27 × 8,338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,056.66x = 150,176,781.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,176,781.23/13,056.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.93

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