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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,221.60, 18,248.98 and 8,979.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,221.60, 18,248.98 and 8,979.74 is: 12,394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,221.60 : 18,248.98 = 8,979.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,221.60/18,248.98 = 8,979.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,221.60x = 18,248.98 × 8,979.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,221.60x = 163,871,095.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,871,095.67/13,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,394.20

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