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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,215.80, 18,238.66 and 8,731.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,215.80, 18,238.66 and 8,731.71 is: 12,050.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,215.80 : 18,238.66 = 8,731.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,215.80/18,238.66 = 8,731.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,215.80x = 18,238.66 × 8,731.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,215.80x = 159,254,668.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,254,668.08/13,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.32

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