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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.08, 18,419.49 and 8,863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.08, 18,419.49 and 8,863.10 is: 12,231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.08 : 18,419.49 = 8,863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.08/18,419.49 = 8,863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.08x = 18,419.49 × 8,863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.08x = 163,253,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,253,781.82/13,347.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231.42

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