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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,063.92, 18,033.73 and 8,820.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,063.92, 18,033.73 and 8,820.73 is: 12,176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,063.92 : 18,033.73 = 8,820.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,063.92/18,033.73 = 8,820.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,063.92x = 18,033.73 × 8,820.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,063.92x = 159,070,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,070,528.95/13,063.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,176.32

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