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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.31, 18,273.47 and 8,766.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.31, 18,273.47 and 8,766.63 is: 12,095.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.31 : 18,273.47 = 8,766.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.31/18,273.47 = 8,766.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.31x = 18,273.47 × 8,766.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.31x = 160,196,706.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,196,706.47/13,244.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,095.51

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