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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,206.88, 18,222.51 and 8,958.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,206.88, 18,222.51 and 8,958.52 is: 12,360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,206.88 : 18,222.51 = 8,958.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,206.88/18,222.51 = 8,958.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,206.88x = 18,222.51 × 8,958.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,206.88x = 163,246,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,246,720.29/13,206.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,360.73

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