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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.28, 18,446.16 and 8,657.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.28, 18,446.16 and 8,657.12 is: 11,942.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.28 : 18,446.16 = 8,657.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.28/18,446.16 = 8,657.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.28x = 18,446.16 × 8,657.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.28x = 159,690,620.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,690,620.66/13,371.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,942.81

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