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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,166.68, 18,176.52 and 8,939.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,166.68, 18,176.52 and 8,939.92 is: 12,341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,166.68 : 18,176.52 = 8,939.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,166.68/18,176.52 = 8,939.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,166.68x = 18,176.52 × 8,939.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,166.68x = 162,496,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,496,634.68/13,166.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,341.50

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