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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,269.12, 18,311.64 and 8,555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,269.12, 18,311.64 and 8,555.04 is: 11,806.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,269.12 : 18,311.64 = 8,555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,269.12/18,311.64 = 8,555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,269.12x = 18,311.64 × 8,555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,269.12x = 156,656,812.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,656,812.67/13,269.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.12

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