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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,605.67, 18,771 and 8,892.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,605.67, 18,771 and 8,892.67 is: 12,268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,605.67 : 18,771 = 8,892.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,605.67/18,771 = 8,892.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,605.67x = 18,771 × 8,892.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,605.67x = 166,924,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,924,308.57/13,605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,268.73

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