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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.07, 18,417.36 and 8,798.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.07, 18,417.36 and 8,798.76 is: 12,143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.07 : 18,417.36 = 8,798.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.07/18,417.36 = 8,798.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.07x = 18,417.36 × 8,798.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.07x = 162,049,930.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,049,930.47/13,344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,143.97

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