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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,443.76, 18,563.44 and 8,736.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,443.76, 18,563.44 and 8,736.08 is: 12,062.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,443.76 : 18,563.44 = 8,736.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,443.76/18,563.44 = 8,736.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,443.76x = 18,563.44 × 8,736.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,443.76x = 162,171,696.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,171,696.92/13,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,062.97

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