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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,182.23, 18,177.66 and 8,700.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,182.23, 18,177.66 and 8,700.09 is: 11,997.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,182.23 : 18,177.66 = 8,700.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,182.23/18,177.66 = 8,700.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,182.23x = 18,177.66 × 8,700.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,182.23x = 158,147,277.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,147,277.99/13,182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,997.01

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