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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,235.61, 18,252.30 and 8,938.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,235.61, 18,252.30 and 8,938.15 is: 12,325.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,235.61 : 18,252.30 = 8,938.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,235.61/18,252.30 = 8,938.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,235.61x = 18,252.30 × 8,938.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,235.61x = 163,141,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,141,795.25/13,235.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,325.97

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