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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,381.72, 18,473.46 and 8,669.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,381.72, 18,473.46 and 8,669.80 is: 11,968.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,381.72 : 18,473.46 = 8,669.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,381.72/18,473.46 = 8,669.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,381.72x = 18,473.46 × 8,669.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,381.72x = 160,161,203.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,161,203.51/13,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,968.66

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