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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,335.72, 18,397.17 and 8,621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,335.72, 18,397.17 and 8,621.52 is: 11,893.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,335.72 : 18,397.17 = 8,621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,335.72/18,397.17 = 8,621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,335.72x = 18,397.17 × 8,621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,335.72x = 158,611,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,611,569.10/13,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,893.74

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