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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,117.14, 18,095.90 and 8,866.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,117.14, 18,095.90 and 8,866.67 is: 12,232.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,117.14 : 18,095.90 = 8,866.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,117.14/18,095.90 = 8,866.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,117.14x = 18,095.90 × 8,866.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,117.14x = 160,450,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,450,238.84/13,117.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.11

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