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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,599.05, 18,758.25 and 8,883.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,599.05, 18,758.25 and 8,883.23 is: 12,253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,599.05 : 18,758.25 = 8,883.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,599.05/18,758.25 = 8,883.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,599.05x = 18,758.25 × 8,883.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,599.05x = 166,633,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,633,755.36/13,599.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,253.34

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