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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,177.53, 18,189.23 and 8,705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,177.53, 18,189.23 and 8,705.25 is: 12,016.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,177.53 : 18,189.23 = 8,705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,177.53/18,189.23 = 8,705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,177.53x = 18,189.23 × 8,705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,177.53x = 158,341,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,341,750.93/13,177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.04

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