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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,354.68, 18,433.29 and 8,820.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,354.68, 18,433.29 and 8,820.68 is: 12,175.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,354.68 : 18,433.29 = 8,820.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,354.68/18,433.29 = 8,820.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,354.68x = 18,433.29 × 8,820.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,354.68x = 162,594,060.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,594,060.27/13,354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,175.06

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