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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.23, 18,286.23 and 8,766.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.23, 18,286.23 and 8,766.21 is: 12,097.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.23 : 18,286.23 = 8,766.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.23/18,286.23 = 8,766.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.23x = 18,286.23 × 8,766.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.23x = 160,300,932.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,300,932.29/13,250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.97

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