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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,071.78, 18,026.64 and 8,599.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,071.78, 18,026.64 and 8,599.32 is: 11,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,071.78 : 18,026.64 = 8,599.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,071.78/18,026.64 = 8,599.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,071.78x = 18,026.64 × 8,599.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,071.78x = 155,016,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,016,845.88/13,071.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.89

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