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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,327.03, 18,391.53 and 8,619.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,327.03, 18,391.53 and 8,619.51 is: 11,895.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,327.03 : 18,391.53 = 8,619.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,327.03/18,391.53 = 8,619.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,327.03x = 18,391.53 × 8,619.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,327.03x = 158,526,053.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,526,053.80/13,327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,895.08

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