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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,233.44, 18,252.50 and 8,761.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,233.44, 18,252.50 and 8,761.02 is: 12,083.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,233.44 : 18,252.50 = 8,761.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,233.44/18,252.50 = 8,761.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,233.44x = 18,252.50 × 8,761.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,233.44x = 159,910,517.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,910,517.55/13,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.82

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