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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,380.31, 18,467.90 and 8,904.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,380.31, 18,467.90 and 8,904.25 is: 12,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,380.31 : 18,467.90 = 8,904.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,380.31/18,467.90 = 8,904.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,380.31x = 18,467.90 × 8,904.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,380.31x = 164,442,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,442,798.58/13,380.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,289.91

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