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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,442.92, 18,556.36 and 8,965.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,442.92, 18,556.36 and 8,965.04 is: 12,375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,442.92 : 18,556.36 = 8,965.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,442.92/18,556.36 = 8,965.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,442.92x = 18,556.36 × 8,965.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,442.92x = 166,358,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,358,394.46/13,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,375.17

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