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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.11, 18,317.54 and 8,797.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.11, 18,317.54 and 8,797.91 is: 12,146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.11 : 18,317.54 = 8,797.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.11/18,317.54 = 8,797.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.11x = 18,317.54 × 8,797.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.11x = 161,155,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,155,998.75/13,268.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.12

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