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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,293.54, 18,352.71 and 8,823.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,293.54, 18,352.71 and 8,823.33 is: 12,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,293.54 : 18,352.71 = 8,823.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,293.54/18,352.71 = 8,823.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,293.54x = 18,352.71 × 8,823.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,293.54x = 161,932,016.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,932,016.72/13,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,181.26

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