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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,169.88, 18,168.96 and 8,631.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,169.88, 18,168.96 and 8,631.32 is: 11,907.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,169.88 : 18,168.96 = 8,631.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,169.88/18,168.96 = 8,631.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,169.88x = 18,168.96 × 8,631.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,169.88x = 156,822,107.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,822,107.83/13,169.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,907.63

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