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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,070.21, 18,031 and 8,819.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,070.21, 18,031 and 8,819.87 is: 12,167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,070.21 : 18,031 = 8,819.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,070.21/18,031 = 8,819.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,070.21x = 18,031 × 8,819.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,070.21x = 159,031,075.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,031,075.97/13,070.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,167.45

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