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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,529.21, 18,663.95 and 8,811.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,529.21, 18,663.95 and 8,811.77 is: 12,156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,529.21 : 18,663.95 = 8,811.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,529.21/18,663.95 = 8,811.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,529.21x = 18,663.95 × 8,811.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,529.21x = 164,462,363.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,462,363.40/13,529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,156.10

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