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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,497.89, 18,618.92 and 8,710.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,497.89, 18,618.92 and 8,710.34 is: 12,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,497.89 : 18,618.92 = 8,710.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,497.89/18,618.92 = 8,710.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,497.89x = 18,618.92 × 8,710.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,497.89x = 162,177,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,177,123.63/13,497.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.00

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