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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,430.23, 18,527.75 and 8,949.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,430.23, 18,527.75 and 8,949.62 is: 12,346.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,430.23 : 18,527.75 = 8,949.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,430.23/18,527.75 = 8,949.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,430.23x = 18,527.75 × 8,949.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,430.23x = 165,816,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,816,251.69/13,430.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,346.50

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