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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.21, 18,317.34 and 8,570.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.21, 18,317.34 and 8,570.16 is: 11,827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.21 : 18,317.34 = 8,570.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.21/18,317.34 = 8,570.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.21x = 18,317.34 × 8,570.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.21x = 156,982,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,982,534.57/13,272.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,827.91

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