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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,599.23, 18,767.04 and 8,883.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,599.23, 18,767.04 and 8,883.50 is: 12,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,599.23 : 18,767.04 = 8,883.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,599.23/18,767.04 = 8,883.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,599.23x = 18,767.04 × 8,883.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,599.23x = 166,716,999.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,716,999.84/13,599.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,259.30

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