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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.22, 18,269.99 and 8,702.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.22, 18,269.99 and 8,702.91 is: 12,001.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.22 : 18,269.99 = 8,702.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.22/18,269.99 = 8,702.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.22x = 18,269.99 × 8,702.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.22x = 159,001,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,001,943.81/13,248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,001.76

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