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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,239.92, 18,272.04 and 8,755.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,239.92, 18,272.04 and 8,755.92 is: 12,083.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,239.92 : 18,272.04 = 8,755.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,239.92/18,272.04 = 8,755.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,239.92x = 18,272.04 × 8,755.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,239.92x = 159,988,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,988,520.48/13,239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.80

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