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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.19, 18,291.83 and 8,477.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.19, 18,291.83 and 8,477.46 is: 11,697.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.19 : 18,291.83 = 8,477.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.19/18,291.83 = 8,477.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.19x = 18,291.83 × 8,477.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.19x = 155,068,214.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,068,214.76/13,256.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,697.80

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