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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,221.03, 18,245.87 and 8,736.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,221.03, 18,245.87 and 8,736.92 is: 12,057.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,221.03 : 18,245.87 = 8,736.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,221.03/18,245.87 = 8,736.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,221.03x = 18,245.87 × 8,736.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,221.03x = 159,412,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,412,706.52/13,221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.51

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