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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,476.97, 18,592.73 and 8,941.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,476.97, 18,592.73 and 8,941.79 is: 12,336.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,476.97 : 18,592.73 = 8,941.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,476.97/18,592.73 = 8,941.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,476.97x = 18,592.73 × 8,941.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,476.97x = 166,252,309.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,252,309.92/13,476.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,336.03

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