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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,114.76, 18,105.05 and 8,888.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,114.76, 18,105.05 and 8,888.15 is: 12,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,114.76 : 18,105.05 = 8,888.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,114.76/18,105.05 = 8,888.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,114.76x = 18,105.05 × 8,888.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,114.76x = 160,920,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,920,467.64/13,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,270.18

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