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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.57, 18,418.04 and 8,799.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.57, 18,418.04 and 8,799.25 is: 12,144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.57 : 18,418.04 = 8,799.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.57/18,418.04 = 8,799.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.57x = 18,418.04 × 8,799.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.57x = 162,064,938.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,064,938.47/13,344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.64

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