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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,464.17, 18,580.84 and 8,863.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,464.17, 18,580.84 and 8,863.27 is: 12,231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,464.17 : 18,580.84 = 8,863.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,464.17/18,580.84 = 8,863.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,464.17x = 18,580.84 × 8,863.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,464.17x = 164,687,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,687,087.51/13,464.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231.50

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