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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.93, 18,303.04 and 8,485.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.93, 18,303.04 and 8,485.77 is: 11,706.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.93 : 18,303.04 = 8,485.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.93/18,303.04 = 8,485.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.93x = 18,303.04 × 8,485.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.93x = 155,315,387.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,315,387.74/13,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,706.96

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