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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,324.76, 18,395.20 and 8,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,324.76, 18,395.20 and 8,611.72 is: 11,888.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,324.76 : 18,395.20 = 8,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,324.76/18,395.20 = 8,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,324.76x = 18,395.20 × 8,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,324.76x = 158,414,311.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,414,311.74/13,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,888.72

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