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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,114.71, 18,105.66 and 8,651.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,114.71, 18,105.66 and 8,651.43 is: 11,943.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,114.71 : 18,105.66 = 8,651.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,114.71/18,105.66 = 8,651.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,114.71x = 18,105.66 × 8,651.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,114.71x = 156,639,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,639,850.09/13,114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,943.83

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