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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,565.25, 18,723.69 and 8,855.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,565.25, 18,723.69 and 8,855.91 is: 12,223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,565.25 : 18,723.69 = 8,855.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,565.25/18,723.69 = 8,855.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,565.25x = 18,723.69 × 8,855.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,565.25x = 165,815,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,815,313.51/13,565.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,223.54

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