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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,232.44, 18,251.12 and 8,760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,232.44, 18,251.12 and 8,760.02 is: 12,082.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,232.44 : 18,251.12 = 8,760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,232.44/18,251.12 = 8,760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,232.44x = 18,251.12 × 8,760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,232.44x = 159,880,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,880,176.22/13,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.44

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