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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,326.78, 18,392.60 and 8,607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,326.78, 18,392.60 and 8,607.72 is: 11,879.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,326.78 : 18,392.60 = 8,607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,326.78/18,392.60 = 8,607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,326.78x = 18,392.60 × 8,607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,326.78x = 158,318,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,318,350.87/13,326.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,879.72

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