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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,256.22, 18,301.23 and 8,793.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,256.22, 18,301.23 and 8,793.12 is: 12,139.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,256.22 : 18,301.23 = 8,793.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,256.22/18,301.23 = 8,793.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,256.22x = 18,301.23 × 8,793.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,256.22x = 160,924,911.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,924,911.54/13,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,139.58

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