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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,579.61, 18,722.34 and 8,791.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,579.61, 18,722.34 and 8,791.07 is: 12,120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,579.61 : 18,722.34 = 8,791.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,579.61/18,722.34 = 8,791.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,579.61x = 18,722.34 × 8,791.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,579.61x = 164,589,307.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,589,307.89/13,579.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,120.33

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