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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,365.51, 18,437.91 and 8,829.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,365.51, 18,437.91 and 8,829.97 is: 12,181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,365.51 : 18,437.91 = 8,829.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,365.51/18,437.91 = 8,829.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,365.51x = 18,437.91 × 8,829.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,365.51x = 162,806,192.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,806,192.16/13,365.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,181.07

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