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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,557.16, 18,711.57 and 8,783.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,557.16, 18,711.57 and 8,783.02 is: 12,122.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,557.16 : 18,711.57 = 8,783.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,557.16/18,711.57 = 8,783.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,557.16x = 18,711.57 × 8,783.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,557.16x = 164,344,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,344,093.54/13,557.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,122.31

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