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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,109.63, 18,086.15 and 8,635.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,109.63, 18,086.15 and 8,635.73 is: 11,913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,109.63 : 18,086.15 = 8,635.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,109.63/18,086.15 = 8,635.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,109.63x = 18,086.15 × 8,635.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,109.63x = 156,187,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,187,039.30/13,109.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,913.92

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