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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,512.44, 18,656.39 and 8,804.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,512.44, 18,656.39 and 8,804.93 is: 12,156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,512.44 : 18,656.39 = 8,804.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,512.44/18,656.39 = 8,804.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,512.44x = 18,656.39 × 8,804.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,512.44x = 164,268,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,268,136.73/13,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.81

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