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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,180.68, 18,188.10 and 8,923.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,180.68, 18,188.10 and 8,923.08 is: 12,313.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,180.68 : 18,188.10 = 8,923.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,180.68/18,188.10 = 8,923.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,180.68x = 18,188.10 × 8,923.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,180.68x = 162,293,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,293,871.35/13,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,313.01

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