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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,276.88, 18,323.91 and 8,560.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,276.88, 18,323.91 and 8,560.25 is: 11,814.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,276.88 : 18,323.91 = 8,560.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,276.88/18,323.91 = 8,560.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,276.88x = 18,323.91 × 8,560.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,276.88x = 156,857,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,857,158.96/13,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,814.31

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