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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.80, 18,595.98 and 8,761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.80, 18,595.98 and 8,761.32 is: 12,088.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.80 : 18,595.98 = 8,761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.80/18,595.98 = 8,761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.80x = 18,595.98 × 8,761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.80x = 162,925,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,925,331.49/13,477.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.42

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