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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.32, 19,662.74 and 8,945

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.32, 19,662.74 and 8,945 is: 13,410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.32 : 19,662.74 = 8,945 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.32/19,662.74 = 8,945/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.32x = 19,662.74 × 8,945
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.32x = 175,883,209.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,883,209.30/13,115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,410.52

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