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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,399.02, 18,488.79 and 8,925.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,399.02, 18,488.79 and 8,925.66 is: 12,316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,399.02 : 18,488.79 = 8,925.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,399.02/18,488.79 = 8,925.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,399.02x = 18,488.79 × 8,925.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,399.02x = 165,024,653.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,024,653.35/13,399.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,316.17

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