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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,603.72, 18,773.26 and 8,888

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,603.72, 18,773.26 and 8,888 is: 12,265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,603.72 : 18,773.26 = 8,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,603.72/18,773.26 = 8,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,603.72x = 18,773.26 × 8,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,603.72x = 166,856,734.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,856,734.88/13,603.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,265.52

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