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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.37, 18,388.74 and 8,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.37, 18,388.74 and 8,783.34 is: 12,124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.37 : 18,388.74 = 8,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.37/18,388.74 = 8,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.37x = 18,388.74 × 8,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.37x = 161,514,555.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,514,555.59/13,321.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,124.47

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