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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,257.44, 18,300.19 and 8,782.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,257.44, 18,300.19 and 8,782.65 is: 12,123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,257.44 : 18,300.19 = 8,782.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,257.44/18,300.19 = 8,782.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,257.44x = 18,300.19 × 8,782.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,257.44x = 160,724,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,724,174.68/13,257.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,123.32

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