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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,234.29, 18,251.13 and 8,991.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,234.29, 18,251.13 and 8,991.70 is: 12,400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,234.29 : 18,251.13 = 8,991.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,234.29/18,251.13 = 8,991.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,234.29x = 18,251.13 × 8,991.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,234.29x = 164,108,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,108,663.14/13,234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,400.26

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