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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,067.79, 18,033.62 and 8,032.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,067.79, 18,033.62 and 8,032.83 is: 11,085.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,067.79 : 18,033.62 = 8,032.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,067.79/18,033.62 = 8,032.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,067.79x = 18,033.62 × 8,032.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,067.79x = 144,860,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,860,963.58/13,067.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,085.35

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